Definitions
- Describing a person who does not exhibit any symptoms of a disease or illness. - Referring to a condition or state where there are no apparent symptoms or signs of a particular ailment. - Talking about a situation where a person is not experiencing any noticeable symptoms despite being infected with a virus or bacteria.
- Describing a person who is infected with a virus or bacteria but does not show any symptoms of the disease. - Referring to a condition or state where a person is carrying a virus or bacteria but does not exhibit any apparent symptoms or signs of the ailment. - Talking about a situation where a person is not experiencing any noticeable symptoms despite being infected with a virus or bacteria.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who does not show any symptoms of a disease or illness.
- 2Both words refer to a condition or state where there are no apparent symptoms or signs of a particular ailment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where a person is infected with a virus or bacteria but does not exhibit any apparent symptoms or signs of the ailment.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unsymptomatic is less commonly used than asymptomatic.
- 2Connotation: Unsymptomatic has a more neutral connotation, while asymptomatic can have a negative connotation due to its association with contagious diseases.
- 3Medical context: Asymptomatic is more commonly used in medical contexts, while unsymptomatic is used more generally.
- 4Prefix: Unsymptomatic uses the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', while asymptomatic uses the prefix 'a-', which means 'without'.
Remember this!
Unsymptomatic and asymptomatic both describe a person who does not show any symptoms of a disease or illness. However, asymptomatic is more commonly used in medical contexts and has a longer history of use. Unsymptomatic is a newer word and has a more neutral connotation. The main difference between the two words is their prefix, with unsymptomatic using 'un-' and asymptomatic using 'a-'.
