Definitions
- Referring to the saliva that is ejected from the mouth while speaking, coughing, or sneezing. - Talking about the frothy saliva that accumulates at the corners of the mouth. - Describing the act of spitting out saliva forcefully.
- Referring to the clear liquid that is produced in the mouth to aid digestion and moisten food. - Talking about the fluid that is secreted by the salivary glands. - Describing the substance that is used for DNA testing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to fluids produced in the mouth.
- 2Both play a role in digestion.
- 3Both can be used for medical testing.
- 4Both are associated with oral hygiene.
- 5Both can be affected by certain medical conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Spittle is often associated with speech or coughing, while saliva is primarily involved in digestion.
- 2Appearance: Spittle can be frothy and visible, while saliva is typically clear and less noticeable.
- 3Connotation: Spittle can have negative connotations, such as being unhygienic or impolite, while saliva is more neutral.
- 4Usage: Spittle is less commonly used than saliva in everyday language and is often considered more informal or colloquial.
Remember this!
Spittle and saliva both refer to fluids produced in the mouth, but they differ in origin, function, appearance, connotation, and usage. Spittle specifically refers to the saliva that is ejected from the mouth, often during speech or coughing, and can have negative connotations. Saliva refers to the fluid produced by the salivary glands, which is primarily involved in digestion and is more neutral in connotation. Saliva is also more commonly used in everyday language and is considered more formal than spittle.
