Definitions
- Referring to the outermost part or boundary of something. - Describing the area surrounding a central point or object. - Talking about the outskirts or fringes of a place or society.
- Referring to the outermost part or boundary of something. - Describing the sharp or pointed side of an object. - Talking about the brink or limit of a situation or condition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the outermost part or boundary of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe the limits or extremities of a situation or condition.
- 3Both can be used in a spatial or metaphorical sense.
- 4Both can be used to describe the border or fringe of a place or society.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Periphery refers to the outermost part or boundary of something, while edge specifically refers to the sharp or pointed side of an object.
- 2Usage: Periphery is more commonly used in a spatial sense, while edge can be used both spatially and metaphorically.
- 3Connotation: Periphery has a neutral connotation, while edge can have a negative or positive connotation depending on the context.
- 4Extent: Periphery can refer to a larger area or region, while edge typically refers to a smaller or more specific location.
- 5Function: Periphery can be used as a noun or preposition, while edge can be used as a noun, verb, or preposition.
Remember this!
Periphery and edge both refer to the outermost part or boundary of something, but edge specifically refers to the sharp or pointed side of an object. While periphery is more commonly used in a spatial sense, edge can be used both spatially and metaphorically. Additionally, periphery has a neutral connotation, while edge can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
