Definitions
- Referring to the state of having many different types or kinds of things. - Describing a wide variety or range of options or choices. - Talking about the diversity or heterogeneity of a group or collection.
- Referring to a collection or group of things that are varied or diverse. - Describing a range of options or choices available for selection. - Talking about the variety or diversity of a set of items or products.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a collection or group of things that are varied or diverse.
- 2Both words emphasize the idea of having many different types or kinds of things.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a range of options or choices available.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Multifariousness is less common and more formal than assortment.
- 2Focus: Multifariousness emphasizes the diversity or heterogeneity of a group or collection while assortment focuses on the variety or diversity of a set of items or products.
- 3Connotation: Multifariousness has a more serious and academic connotation while assortment is more casual and everyday.
- 4Scope: Multifariousness can be used to describe a wider range of contexts than assortment.
Remember this!
Multifariousness and assortment both refer to a collection or group of things that are varied or diverse. However, multifariousness is more formal and emphasizes the diversity or heterogeneity of a group or collection, while assortment is more casual and focuses on the variety or diversity of a set of items or products.
