Definitions
- Describing a creature that belongs to the reptile family. - Referring to a person or behavior that is cold-blooded, unemotional, and calculating. - Talking about a physical characteristic that resembles a reptile, such as scaly skin or slitted eyes.
- Describing a creature that belongs to the snake family. - Referring to a winding or twisting path or road. - Talking about a physical characteristic that resembles a snake, such as a sinuous shape or movement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are associated with animals, specifically reptiles and snakes.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical characteristics.
- 3Both words have negative connotations in certain contexts.
- 4Both words have Latin roots.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of animal: Reptilian refers to all reptiles, while serpentine specifically refers to snakes.
- 2Physical characteristics: Reptilian describes features such as scaly skin and slitted eyes, while serpentine describes features such as a sinuous shape and movement.
- 3Behavior: Reptilian can describe a person or behavior that is cold-blooded and calculating, while serpentine does not have this connotation.
- 4Connotation: Reptilian has a negative connotation when describing behavior, while serpentine does not necessarily have a negative connotation.
- 5Usage: Reptilian is more commonly used to describe behavior, while serpentine is more commonly used to describe physical characteristics or paths.
Remember this!
Reptilian and serpentine are both words associated with animals, specifically reptiles and snakes. However, reptilian refers to all reptiles and can describe physical characteristics or behavior that is cold-blooded and calculating. On the other hand, serpentine specifically refers to snakes and describes physical characteristics or winding paths without the negative connotation.
