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overlap vs interface

interface vs overlap

overlap and interface both are nouns.

overlap is a verb but interface is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overlap Yes No Yes No
interface Yes No No No
As nouns, interface is a hyponym of overlap; that is, interface is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overlap:
  • overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
  • interface: the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
Other hyponyms of overlap include crossroads.
overlap (noun) interface (noun)
a flap that lies over another part (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
the property of partial coincidence in time (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)
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
(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
overlap (verb) interface (verb)
extend over and cover a part of
coincide partially or wholly
Difference between overlap and interface

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