Definitions
- Referring to the act of showing or displaying something in a clear and obvious way. - Describing the act of pointing out or indicating something through gestures or actions. - Talking about the act of making something visible or evident through demonstration or display.
- Referring to the act of showing or revealing something that was previously hidden or unknown. - Describing the appearance or expression of a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic. - Talking about the physical or tangible representation of an idea, concept, or belief.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of showing or displaying something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the appearance or expression of something.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative or literal sense.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Ostension emphasizes the act of showing or demonstrating something, while manifestation focuses on the appearance or expression of something.
- 2Type of display: Ostension refers to a clear and obvious display, while manifestation can refer to a physical or intangible display.
- 3Context: Ostension is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while manifestation is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Ostension is neutral in connotation, while manifestation can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Ostension and manifestation are synonyms that both refer to the act of showing or displaying something. However, ostension emphasizes the act of demonstrating something in a clear and obvious way, while manifestation focuses on the appearance or expression of something. Ostension is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while manifestation is more commonly used in everyday language.
