Definitions
opaque
- Describing an object or material that does not allow light to pass through it. - Referring to a situation or concept that is difficult to understand or explain. - Talking about a person's intentions or motives that are unclear or hard to discern.
- Describing an image or object that is not clear or sharp. - Referring to a memory or idea that is indistinct or hazy. - Talking about a line or boundary that is not well-defined or clear.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not clear or distinct.
- 2Both words can be used to describe images or objects.
- 3Both words can be used metaphorically to describe concepts or ideas.
What is the difference?
- 1Visual Clarity: Opaque refers to something that does not allow light to pass through it, while blurred refers to something that is not clear or sharp.
- 2Degree of Indistinctness: Opaque implies a complete lack of clarity, while blurred suggests a partial lack of clarity.
- 3Cause of Indistinctness: Opaque is caused by an obstruction of light, while blurred can be caused by movement, poor focus, or other factors.
- 4Metaphorical Use: Opaque is often used to describe situations or concepts that are difficult to understand or explain, while blurred is often used to describe memories or ideas that are indistinct or hazy.
- 5Verb vs. Adjective: Blurred can be used as both a verb and an adjective, while opaque is only used as an adjective.
Remember this!
Opaque and blurred are synonyms that describe something that is not clear or distinct. However, opaque refers to something that does not allow light to pass through it and implies a complete lack of clarity, while blurred suggests a partial lack of clarity and can be caused by movement, poor focus, or other factors. Additionally, opaque is often used to describe situations or concepts that are difficult to understand or explain, while blurred is often used to describe memories or ideas that are indistinct or hazy.
