Definitions
- Describing an object that can be easily broken into many small pieces. - Referring to a fragile item that can be shattered by impact or force. - Talking about something that is prone to breaking into sharp, dangerous fragments.
- Describing an object that can be broken or damaged with enough force or pressure. - Referring to a fragile item that can be easily broken or cracked. - Talking about something that is not durable and can break easily.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe objects that can be damaged or destroyed.
- 2Both words refer to items that are fragile or delicate.
- 3Both words suggest that care should be taken when handling the object.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of damage: Shatterable implies that the object can be broken into many small pieces, while breakable suggests that the object can be damaged or cracked.
- 2Intensity of force: Shatterable implies that the object can be shattered by a relatively small amount of force, while breakable suggests that more force may be required to cause damage.
- 3Sharpness of fragments: Shatterable implies that the object can break into sharp, dangerous fragments, while breakable does not necessarily suggest this.
- 4Usage: Shatterable is less commonly used than breakable in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Shatterable has a more severe connotation than breakable, suggesting that the object is particularly fragile and prone to damage.
Remember this!
Shatterable and breakable are synonyms that describe objects that can be damaged or destroyed. However, shatterable implies that the object can be easily broken into many small pieces, often with sharp edges, while breakable suggests that the object can be damaged or cracked with enough force or pressure. Shatterable has a more severe connotation than breakable and is less commonly used in everyday language.
