Definitions
- Describing a debt that cannot be collected due to legal or practical reasons. - Referring to an account or invoice that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor. - Talking about a financial asset that has lost its value and cannot be recovered.
- Describing a debt that cannot be collected due to legal or practical reasons. - Referring to an account or invoice that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor. - Talking about a financial asset that has lost its value and cannot be recovered.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe debts or financial assets that cannot be collected.
- 2Both words can refer to accounts, invoices, or loans that are unlikely to be paid.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or financial contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Noncollectable is more commonly used in American English while uncollectible is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Noncollectable may imply that the debt is legally unenforceable while uncollectible may suggest that the debtor is unable or unwilling to pay.
- 3Formality: Noncollectable is generally considered more formal than uncollectible.
- 4Frequency: Both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to ESL learners.
Remember this!
Noncollectable and uncollectible are synonyms that describe debts or financial assets that cannot be collected. The main difference between the two words is their spelling, usage, connotation, formality, and frequency of use. While both words are relatively uncommon, noncollectable is more formal and may imply that the debt is legally unenforceable, while uncollectible may suggest that the debtor is unable or unwilling to pay.
