Definitions
- Describing the quality of being opaque or not allowing light to pass through. - Referring to the degree of opaqueness in a material or substance. - Talking about the visual effect of obscuring or hiding something from view.
- Describing the degree to which a material or substance is opaque. - Referring to the quality of being difficult to understand or interpret. - Talking about the visual effect of obscuring or hiding something from view.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the quality of being opaque or difficult to see through.
- 2Both can be used to describe the degree of opaqueness in a material or substance.
- 3Both can be used to describe the visual effect of obscuring or hiding something from view.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Opacite is a French word and is less commonly used in English than opacity.
- 2Usage: Opacite is typically used in technical or scientific contexts, while opacity can be used in a wider range of contexts, including figurative language.
- 3Connotation: Opacite has a more literal and objective connotation, while opacity can have a more subjective or metaphorical connotation.
Remember this!
Opacite and opacity are synonyms that both refer to the quality of being opaque or difficult to see through. However, opacite is a less common French word that is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, while opacity is a more versatile English word that can be used in a wider range of contexts, including figurative language.
