2006-11-17 13:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by esha26 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
These terms are often used interchangably.
A gadget is a device that has a useful specific practical purpose and function. Gadgets tend to be more unusual or cleverly designed than normal technology.
A widget is a small mechanical device, as a knob or switch, esp. one whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.
2006-11-17 13:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by wilkes_in_london 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A gadget is worn by Inspector Gadget, the cartoon character. It is also the Latest and Greatest Buy Now In Six Easy Payments Of $19.95 thing on television.
A widget is specifically the product of Vietnamese Widget Midgets, who are children/malnourished adults who make widgets all day for fear of being whipped or deprived of food. Most Wal-Mart items are the product of Widget Midgets. See child labor.
2006-11-17 13:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Wise1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Gidget" was a movie in the late 50's, and a TV series in the mid 60's.
A" widget" is a gadget.
Hope that this clarifies things for you.
2006-11-17 14:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by ursaitaliano70 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ain't none, they're both generic terms for some oddball part. However,a widget tends to be smaller than a full gidget.
2006-11-17 13:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by sciguy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
15 letters
2006-11-17 13:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Baby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One letter.
2006-11-17 13:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋