Definitions
- Describing a person who is not married and has no intention of getting married. - Referring to a lifestyle that does not involve marriage or long-term relationships. - Talking about a state of being unmarried, often by choice or circumstance.
- Describing a person who is not married and has no current romantic partner. - Referring to a status of being unmarried, but open to the possibility of a future relationship or marriage. - Talking about a state of being alone or unaccompanied, regardless of marital status.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being unmarried.
- 2Both words can refer to a lifestyle choice.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's romantic status.
- 4Both words can be used as adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Unmatrimonial has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of desire or ability to form long-term relationships, while single is neutral and can suggest openness to future relationships.
- 2Usage: Unmatrimonial is less common and more formal than single, which is widely used in everyday language.
- 3Meaning: Unmatrimonial specifically refers to a person who does not want to get married, while single can refer to someone who is not currently married but may want to be in the future.
- 4Emphasis: Unmatrimonial emphasizes the absence of marriage, while single can emphasize the absence of a romantic partner or simply being alone.
Remember this!
Unmatrimonial and single are both words used to describe a state of being unmarried. However, there are some differences between the two. Unmatrimonial specifically refers to a person who does not want to get married, while single can refer to someone who is not currently married but may want to be in the future. Additionally, unmatrimonial has a negative connotation, while single is neutral and more commonly used in everyday language.
