Definitions
- Describing a law or rule that prohibits something. - Referring to a ban or restriction on a particular activity or behavior. - Talking about a legal or official prohibition on certain substances, actions, or behaviors.
- Describing a cost or price that is too high or expensive. - Referring to a barrier or obstacle that prevents someone from doing something. - Talking about a situation where something is not possible or feasible due to various constraints.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words have the root word 'prohibit', which means to forbid or prevent.
- 2Both words describe a negative or restrictive situation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe laws, rules, or policies that limit or restrict certain actions or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Prohibitionary refers to a law or rule that prohibits something, while prohibitive describes a situation that prevents or makes something difficult or impossible.
- 2Usage: Prohibitionary is used to describe laws or rules, while prohibitive is used to describe costs, barriers, or obstacles.
- 3Connotation: Prohibitionary has a more formal and legal connotation, while prohibitive has a more general and informal connotation.
- 4Focus: Prohibitionary focuses on the action or behavior being prohibited, while prohibitive focuses on the difficulty or impossibility of doing something.
Remember this!
While both prohibitionary and prohibitive have the root word 'prohibit', they have different meanings and usage. Prohibitionary refers to laws or rules that prohibit something, while prohibitive describes situations that prevent or make something difficult or impossible. Prohibitionary has a more formal and legal connotation, while prohibitive is more general and informal.
