Definitions
- Referring to a gathering of people attempting to communicate with the spirits of the dead. - Describing a meeting or ritual where a medium attempts to contact the spirit world. - Talking about a spiritual or supernatural gathering where participants seek to connect with the afterlife.
- Referring to a period of time set aside for a particular activity or purpose. - Describing a meeting or gathering where a specific topic is discussed or worked on. - Talking about a period of time spent engaging in a particular activity, such as therapy or exercise.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a gathering of people.
- 2Both refer to a specific period of time.
- 3Both can be used to describe a meeting or gathering with a specific purpose.
- 4Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Seance is specifically used to describe a gathering to communicate with the dead, while session can refer to any type of meeting or gathering with a specific purpose.
- 2Connotation: Seance has a supernatural or spiritual connotation, while session is more neutral.
- 3Participants: Seance typically involves a medium or someone with the ability to communicate with the dead, while session can involve anyone with a specific interest or purpose.
- 4Structure: Seance is typically structured around attempting to communicate with spirits, while session can take many different forms depending on the purpose.
- 5Frequency: Session can be a recurring event, while seance is typically a one-time or infrequent gathering.
Remember this!
Seance and session are both words that describe a gathering of people for a specific purpose. However, the difference between the two is their specific purpose and connotation. A seance is a gathering specifically intended to communicate with the spirits of the dead, while a session can refer to any type of meeting or gathering with a specific purpose. Additionally, seance has a supernatural or spiritual connotation, while session is more neutral.
