Definitions
- Referring to something that is relevant or related to a specific topic or subject. - Describing something that is connected or associated with a particular matter or issue. - Talking about something that is applicable or appropriate to a certain situation or circumstance.
- Referring to the connection or association between two or more things. - Describing the ability to understand and empathize with someone else's feelings or experiences. - Talking about the act of telling or narrating a story or event.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve a connection or association between two or more things.
- 2Both words are used to describe a relationship between different elements.
- 3Both words can be used to discuss topics or subjects that are relevant or applicable to a particular situation or context.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pertaining is often used in formal or technical contexts, while relate is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Pertaining refers specifically to relevance or applicability, while relate has a broader meaning that includes connection, association, and narration.
- 3Function: Pertaining is often used as a verb or adjective, while relate can function as a verb, noun, or adjective.
- 4Connotation: Pertaining is neutral in tone, while relate can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Pertaining and relate both describe a connection or association between different elements. However, pertaining specifically refers to relevance or applicability, while relate has a broader meaning that includes connection, association, and narration. Additionally, pertaining is often used in formal or technical contexts, while relate is more commonly used in everyday language.
