Definitions
- Describing something that is average or ordinary in quality. - Referring to a person who is of average ability or talent. - Talking about something that is neither good nor bad, but rather unremarkable.
- Describing something that is common or usual. - Referring to a person who is not special or exceptional. - Talking about something that is not extraordinary or remarkable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not exceptional or remarkable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or things.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
- 4Both words are used to describe something that is not particularly good or bad.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mediocris is less commonly used in everyday language than ordinary.
- 2Connotation: Mediocris has a more specific connotation of being average or mediocre, while ordinary can refer to something that is common or usual.
- 3Emphasis: Mediocris emphasizes the lack of quality or excellence, while ordinary emphasizes the lack of uniqueness or distinction.
- 4Scope: Mediocris can be used to describe a specific aspect of something, while ordinary describes the overall nature of something.
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Remember this!
Mediocris and ordinary are synonyms that both describe something that is not exceptional or remarkable. However, mediocris emphasizes the lack of quality or excellence, while ordinary emphasizes the lack of uniqueness or distinction. Additionally, mediocris is less commonly used in everyday language and has a more specific connotation than ordinary.
