Definitions
- Describing the act of repeating something multiple times. - Referring to the tendency to repeat oneself in speech or writing. - Talking about the use of redundancy or repetition to emphasize a point.
- Referring to the reappearance or return of something after a period of absence. - Describing the repeated occurrence of an event or phenomenon. - Talking about the frequency with which something happens or appears.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the idea of repetition.
- 2Both words can refer to events or phenomena happening more than once.
- 3Both words can be used to describe patterns or tendencies.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Reiterativeness emphasizes the act of repeating something while recurrence emphasizes the fact that something is happening again.
- 2Type of repetition: Reiterativeness refers to the repetition of the same thing while recurrence can refer to the repetition of similar things or events.
- 3Intention: Reiterativeness can be intentional or unintentional while recurrence is usually unintentional.
- 4Emphasis: Reiterativeness can be used to emphasize a point while recurrence does not necessarily carry the same emphasis.
- 5Usage: Reiterativeness is less common and more formal than recurrence.
Remember this!
Reiterativeness and recurrence both involve the idea of repetition, but they differ in their focus, type of repetition, intention, emphasis, and usage. Reiterativeness refers to the act of repeating something, often intentionally, to emphasize a point or idea. On the other hand, recurrence refers to the fact that something is happening again, often unintentionally, and can refer to the repetition of similar events or phenomena.
