Definitions
- Referring to a small, round or oval-shaped medication that is swallowed whole. - Talking about a contraceptive pill taken daily by women to prevent pregnancy. - Describing a pill-shaped object, such as a candy or vitamin supplement.
- Referring to a solid medication that is compressed into a flat, round or oval shape. - Talking about a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. - Describing a writing tablet used for taking notes or drawing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small, solid objects.
- 2Both can be used for medicinal purposes.
- 3Both can be taken orally.
- 4Both come in various shapes and sizes.
- 5Both are commonly found in households.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Pills are typically round or oval-shaped, while tablets are flat and compressed.
- 2Composition: Pills are often made by mixing powdered medicine with a binding agent, while tablets are made by compressing the medicine into a solid form.
- 3Usage: Pills are usually swallowed whole, while tablets can be swallowed whole or crushed and mixed with food or liquid.
- 4Medication type: Pills are often used for hormonal or pain relief medication, while tablets can be used for a wider range of medications.
- 5Electronic device: Tablet can also refer to a portable electronic device with a touch screen display, while pill does not have this meaning.
Remember this!
Pill and tablet are both small, solid objects used for medicinal purposes. However, pills are typically round or oval-shaped and made by mixing powdered medicine with a binding agent, while tablets are flat and compressed. Pills are usually swallowed whole, while tablets can be swallowed whole or crushed and mixed with food or liquid. Tablet can also refer to a portable electronic device with a touch screen display, while pill does not have this meaning.
