Definitions
- Describing a path or road that is full of twists and turns. - Referring to a process or procedure that is complicated and difficult to navigate. - Talking about a conversation or argument that is convoluted and hard to follow.
- Describing a path or river that follows a winding course. - Referring to a conversation or story that wanders aimlessly without a clear direction. - Talking about a walk or journey that takes a leisurely and indirect route.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe movement that is not direct or straightforward.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical paths or journeys.
- 3Both words can be used to describe non-physical processes or conversations.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Tortuous implies a more twisted and convoluted shape than meandering.
- 2Intensity: Tortuous suggests a higher level of difficulty or complexity than meandering.
- 3Purpose: Meandering often implies a relaxed and leisurely pace, while tortuous can suggest a more urgent or stressful situation.
- 4Connotation: Tortuous can have negative connotations of difficulty or confusion, while meandering can have positive connotations of exploration or discovery.
- 5Usage: Tortuous is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts, while meandering is more commonly used in informal or creative contexts.
Remember this!
Tortuous and meandering are both words that describe movement that is not direct or straightforward. However, tortuous implies a more twisted and convoluted shape, often with a higher level of difficulty or stress. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts. On the other hand, meandering often implies a relaxed and leisurely pace, with positive connotations of exploration or discovery. It is more commonly used in informal or creative contexts.
