Definitions
- Referring to the process of making something opaque or less transparent. - Describing the act of blocking or reducing the amount of light that passes through an object. - Talking about the application of a substance to make a surface less clear or visible.
- Referring to the process of making something unclear or difficult to see. - Describing the act of hiding or covering up something to prevent it from being seen. - Talking about the reduction of visibility or clarity due to an obstruction or interference.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a reduction in clarity or visibility.
- 2Both can refer to the blocking or reduction of light.
- 3Both can be used to describe the application of a substance to a surface.
- 4Both can be used figuratively to describe the concealment or distortion of information.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Opaquing involves making something less transparent, while obscuring involves making something less visible or clear.
- 2Intensity: Opaquing can result in complete opacity, while obscuring may only partially block or reduce visibility.
- 3Purpose: Opaquing is often done for artistic or aesthetic purposes, while obscuring is usually done to hide or conceal something.
- 4Objects: Opaquing is typically used for surfaces that are naturally transparent, such as glass or plastic, while obscuring can be used for any object or surface.
- 5Connotation: Opaquing has a neutral or positive connotation, while obscuring can have a negative connotation, implying deception or concealment.
Remember this!
Opaquing and obscuring are both words that describe a reduction in clarity or visibility. However, opaquing involves making something less transparent, while obscuring involves making something less visible or clear. Opaquing is often done for artistic or aesthetic purposes, while obscuring is usually done to hide or conceal something.
