Definitions
- Describing a state of fullness or abundance. - Referring to the belief that the universe is completely filled with matter. - Talking about an artistic style characterized by fullness, richness, and excess.
- Describing a state of being completely full or satisfied. - Referring to the act of filling something up to capacity. - Talking about a medical condition caused by overeating or excessive consumption.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of fullness or abundance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or emotional states.
- 3Both words have Latin roots.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plenism is more commonly used in art and philosophy, while repletion is more commonly used in medicine and nutrition.
- 2Connotation: Plenism has a positive connotation of richness and fullness, while repletion can have a negative connotation of overindulgence or excess.
- 3Scope: Plenism can refer to a wide range of contexts, while repletion is more specific to the act of filling something up to capacity or overeating.
- 4Adjective form: Plenism has an adjective form 'plenary', while repletion has an adjective form 'replete'.
Remember this!
Plenism and repletion both describe a state of fullness or abundance, but they differ in origin, usage, connotation, scope, and adjective form. Plenism is more commonly used in art and philosophy, while repletion is more commonly used in medicine and nutrition. Plenism has a positive connotation of richness and fullness, while repletion can have a negative connotation of overindulgence or excess.
