Definitions
- Referring to the act of repaying or returning something, often used in the context of revenge or retribution. - Describing the act of making amends or compensating for a wrong or harm done to someone. - Talking about the act of reciprocating a favor or kindness.
- Referring to the act of providing payment or reward for work or services rendered. - Describing the act of making up for a loss or damage incurred. - Talking about the act of balancing or offsetting an unfavorable situation with a positive outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve some form of repayment or return.
- 2Both can be used in the context of making up for a loss or harm.
- 3Both can be used in the context of balancing or offsetting a negative situation with a positive outcome.
- 4Both can be used in the context of reciprocating a favor or kindness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Requital is less commonly used than compensation in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Requital emphasizes the act of repaying or returning something, while compensation emphasizes the act of providing payment or reward.
- 3Connotation: Requital can have a negative connotation, often associated with revenge or retribution, while compensation has a more neutral or positive connotation.
- 4Scope: Compensation is broader in scope and can refer to various forms of payment or reward, while requital is more specific and often refers to repaying a debt or returning a favor.
- 5Formality: Compensation is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts, while requital is typically associated with a more formal tone.
Remember this!
Requital and compensation are synonyms that both involve some form of repayment or return. However, the difference between them lies in their focus, usage, connotation, scope, and formality. Requital emphasizes the act of repaying or returning something, often used in the context of revenge or retribution, while compensation emphasizes the act of providing payment or reward for work or services rendered. Compensation is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts, while requital is typically associated with a more formal tone.
