Definitions
- Referring to the act of scheming or planning something secretly and often in a devious way. - Describing a complex and intricate plan or scheme that involves multiple steps or parties. - Talking about the act of devising a plot or conspiracy to achieve a particular goal.
- Referring to the act of planning or devising a scheme or conspiracy. - Describing a storyline or narrative in a book, movie, or play. - Talking about a diagram or chart that shows the relationship between different variables or data points.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve planning or devising a scheme or conspiracy.
- 2Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 3Both can have negative connotations.
- 4Both can involve secrecy or deception.
- 5Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Complexity: Machinate implies a more complex and intricate plan than plot.
- 2Connotation: Machinate has a more negative connotation than plot, which can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 3Usage: Machinate is less common and more formal than plot.
- 4Focus: Machinate emphasizes the planning and scheming aspect, while plot can refer to the actual storyline or narrative.
- 5Scope: Machinate can refer to a larger and more elaborate plan than plot, which is often used for smaller and more contained schemes.
Remember this!
Machinate and plot are synonyms that both refer to the act of planning or devising a scheme or conspiracy. However, machinate implies a more complex and intricate plan with a negative connotation, while plot can be neutral or positive and is often used for smaller and more contained schemes. Additionally, machinate is less common and more formal than plot.
