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distinctiveness vs foible

foible vs distinctiveness

distinctiveness and foible both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distinctiveness Yes No No No
foible Yes No No No
As nouns, foible is a hyponym of distinctiveness; that is, foible is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than distinctiveness:
  • distinctiveness: a distinguishing trait
  • foible: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Other hyponyms of distinctiveness include idiosyncrasy, mannerism.
distinctiveness (noun) foible (noun)
utter dissimilarity the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
a distinguishing trait a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.
Difference between distinctiveness and foible

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