Definitions
- Describing a small, narrow stream of water that flows down a hill or mountain. - Referring to a tiny brook or creek that is often seasonal and dries up during the summer months. - Talking about a small and shallow channel of water that can be crossed by foot.
- Describing a small and narrow stream of water that flows through a valley or low-lying area. - Referring to a small brook or creek that is often permanent and flows year-round. - Talking about a shallow and slow-moving stream of water that can be crossed by foot.
List of Similarities
- 1Both rill and rivulet refer to small streams of water.
- 2Both are typically shallow and narrow.
- 3Both can be crossed by foot.
- 4Both can be found in natural settings such as hills, mountains, valleys, and meadows.
- 5Both are smaller than a river or a creek.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Rivulet is larger than rill.
- 2Duration: Rivulet is often permanent and flows year-round, while rill is often seasonal and dries up during the summer months.
- 3Location: Rivulet is typically found in low-lying areas such as valleys, while rill is typically found on hills or mountains.
- 4Speed: Rivulet flows more slowly than rill.
- 5Connotation: Rivulet is associated with a more permanent and reliable source of water, while rill is associated with a temporary and intermittent flow of water.
Remember this!
Rill and rivulet both refer to small streams of water, but they differ in size, duration, location, speed, and connotation. A rill is a small and narrow stream of water that is often seasonal and dries up during the summer months. It is typically found on hills or mountains and flows more quickly than a rivulet. A rivulet, on the other hand, is a larger and more permanent stream of water that flows year-round. It is typically found in low-lying areas such as valleys and flows more slowly than a rill.
