Definitions
- Describing a meeting or session attended by all members or participants. - Referring to complete or full authority or power given to someone. - Talking about a gathering or conference where all aspects of a topic are discussed.
- Referring to complete or total control or power over something. - Describing a situation or decision that is final and cannot be changed. - Talking about a statement or belief that is considered to be true without exception.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a complete or total state.
- 2Both words can describe a situation or decision that is final and cannot be changed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe authority or power.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plenary is typically used in the context of meetings or gatherings, while absolute can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Authority: Plenary refers to complete authority given to someone, while absolute refers to complete control or power over something.
- 3Finality: Absolute emphasizes the finality of a situation or decision, while plenary does not necessarily imply finality.
- 4Belief: Absolute can also refer to a belief or statement that is considered to be true without exception, while plenary does not have this connotation.
- 5Formality: Plenary is more formal than absolute, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Plenary and absolute are both words that describe a complete or total state. However, plenary is typically used in the context of meetings or gatherings, emphasizing the attendance of all members or participants and the complete authority given to someone. On the other hand, absolute emphasizes the complete control or power over something and the finality of a situation or decision. Absolute can also refer to a belief or statement that is considered to be true without exception.
