Definitions
- Describing handwriting or text that is impossible to read or understand. - Referring to a code or language that is incomprehensible or indecipherable. - Talking about a message or communication that is unclear or ambiguous.
- Describing handwriting or text that is difficult or impossible to read. - Referring to a document or text that is not clear or readable due to poor quality or condition. - Talking about a signature or writing that is not recognizable or identifiable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe text or handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read.
- 2Both words can refer to documents or messages that are unclear or ambiguous.
- 3Both words are negative in connotation and imply a lack of clarity or understanding.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Undecipherable implies a complete inability to read or understand, while illegible suggests difficulty or partial incomprehensibility.
- 2Cause: Undecipherable may be due to an unknown code or language, while illegible may be due to poor quality or condition of the writing.
- 3Usage: Undecipherable is more commonly used to describe ancient or obscure texts, while illegible is more commonly used to describe modern or contemporary writing.
- 4Severity: Undecipherable is a stronger term than illegible and implies a greater degree of unreadability or incomprehensibility.
- 5Scope: Undecipherable can refer to both written and spoken language, while illegible only refers to written language.
Remember this!
Undecipherable and illegible are synonyms that describe text or handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read. However, undecipherable implies a complete inability to read or understand, often due to an unknown code or language, while illegible suggests difficulty or partial incomprehensibility, often due to poor quality or condition of the writing. Additionally, undecipherable is more commonly used to describe ancient or obscure texts, while illegible is more commonly used to describe modern or contemporary writing.
