Definitions
- Describing the act of wrinkling or creasing something, such as clothes or paper. - Referring to the state of something that has been crumpled or disheveled. - Talking about the effect of a physical force that causes something to become uneven or irregular in shape.
- Describing the act of crushing or compressing something into a small, tight ball or mass. - Referring to the state of something that has been crushed or flattened. - Talking about the effect of a physical force that causes something to collapse or break apart.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the effect of a physical force on an object.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the state of something that has been altered from its original form.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the appearance of something that is no longer smooth or flat.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Rumple involves wrinkling or creasing something, while crumple involves crushing or compressing something into a small, tight ball or mass.
- 2Intensity: Crumple implies a more severe level of deformation than rumple.
- 3Purpose: Rumple can be accidental or intentional, while crumple is usually intentional.
- 4Material: Rumple is often used to describe soft materials like fabric or paper, while crumple can be used for any material.
- 5Connotation: Rumple is associated with a less severe or negative connotation than crumple, which can imply damage or destruction.
Remember this!
Rumple and crumple are synonyms that describe the effect of a physical force on an object. However, rumple implies a less severe level of deformation, often involving wrinkling or creasing, while crumple implies a more severe level of deformation, often involving crushing or compressing something into a small, tight ball or mass.
