Definitions
- Referring to something that is barely profitable or just above the minimum level of acceptability. - Describing something that is below average or not up to standard. - Talking about a situation or condition that is close to failure or collapse.
- Referring to something that is restricted or confined in scope or quantity. - Describing something that is not comprehensive or complete. - Talking about a situation or condition that has certain restrictions or limitations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation or condition that is not optimal.
- 2Both words imply some form of restriction or limitation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a negative outcome or result.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Submarginal implies a situation that is just above the minimum level of acceptability, while limited does not necessarily imply a minimum threshold.
- 2Scope: Limited refers to a specific restriction or confinement, while submarginal can refer to various aspects of a situation that are below average or not up to standard.
- 3Usage: Submarginal is less commonly used than limited in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Submarginal has a more negative connotation than limited, which can be neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 5Application: Submarginal is often used in financial or economic contexts, while limited can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Submarginal and limited are synonyms that describe situations or conditions that are not optimal. However, submarginal implies a situation that is barely profitable or just above the minimum level of acceptability, while limited refers to a specific restriction or confinement in scope or quantity. While both words have some similarities, they differ in degree, scope, usage, connotation, and application.
