Definitions
- Describing the act of making four copies of something. - Referring to a process of multiplying something by four. - Talking about a situation where something is repeated four times.
- Describing the act of making four identical copies of something. - Referring to a process of multiplying something by four and obtaining identical results. - Talking about a situation where something is repeated four times with exact similarity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of creating four copies or multiplying something by four.
- 2Both words are verbs that describe a process or action.
- 3Both words contain the root word 'quadri', which means four.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quadriplicate is less common than quadruplicate and is often used in technical or formal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Quadriplicate can refer to making four copies or repeating something four times, while quadruplicate specifically refers to making four identical copies.
- 3Connotation: Quadriplicate may imply a more general or approximate replication, while quadruplicate emphasizes exactness and precision.
Remember this!
While both quadriplicate and quadruplicate refer to creating four copies or multiplying something by four, there are differences in their usage, meaning, connotation, etymology, and part of speech. Quadriplicate is less common and can refer to making four copies or repeating something four times, while quadruplicate specifically refers to making four identical copies with exactness and precision.
