Definitions
- Referring to something that is smaller than the standard or expected size. - Talking about clothing or shoes that are too small for the wearer. - Describing a person or animal that is smaller than average in size.
- Referring to something that is smaller than the standard or expected size. - Talking about objects or structures that are too small for their intended purpose. - Describing a person or animal that is smaller than average in size.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is smaller than the standard or expected size.
- 2Both can be used to describe people, animals, or objects.
- 3Both words have the same root word 'size'.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Undersize is one word, while undersized is two words.
- 2Usage: Undersize is more commonly used to describe clothing or shoes, while undersized is more commonly used to describe objects or structures.
- 3Connotation: Undersize can imply that something is smaller than it should be, while undersized can imply that something is too small for its intended purpose.
Remember this!
Both undersize and undersized describe something that is smaller than the standard or expected size. However, undersize is more commonly used to describe clothing or shoes, while undersized is more commonly used to describe objects or structures. Additionally, undersize can be used as both an adjective and a noun, while undersized is only used as an adjective.
