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interface vs overlap

overlap vs interface

interface and overlap both are nouns.

interface is not a verb while overlap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interface Yes No No No
overlap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, overlap is a hypernym of interface; that is, overlap is a word with a broader meaning than interface:
  • interface: the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
  • overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
Other hypernyms of interface include convergence, intersection.
interface (noun) overlap (noun)
(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) a flap that lies over another part
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) the property of partial coincidence in time
the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
interface (verb) overlap (verb)
extend over and cover a part of
coincide partially or wholly
Difference between interface and overlap

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