Definitions
- Referring to the second-to-last item in a series or sequence. - Describing the next-to-last event in a competition or game. - Talking about the second most important thing or person in a group or hierarchy.
- Referring to the third-to-last item in a series or sequence. - Describing the event that occurs before the second-to-last event in a competition or game. - Talking about the third most important thing or person in a group or hierarchy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe items in a series or sequence.
- 2Both words refer to positions that are not the first or last.
- 3Both words are rarely used in everyday conversation.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Penultimate refers to the second-to-last item, while preantepenultimate refers to the third-to-last item.
- 2Usage: Penultimate is more commonly used than preantepenultimate.
- 3Familiarity: Penultimate is more widely known and recognized than preantepenultimate.
- 4Ease of pronunciation: Penultimate is easier to pronounce than preantepenultimate.
Remember this!
Penultimate and preantepenultimate are synonyms that describe positions in a series or sequence. However, penultimate refers to the second-to-last item, while preantepenultimate refers to the third-to-last item. Additionally, penultimate is more commonly used and recognized than preantepenultimate.
