Relife vs. Relief — What's the Difference?

Relief is a sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material. The term relief is from the Latin verb relevo, to raise.

The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety

Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety

Aid in time of danger

Rescue from a siege

Public assistance

Release from a post or duty, such as that of sentinel.

One who takes over a post or duty for another.

Something that makes a pleasant or amusing change from something tedious or unpleasant

The projection of figures or forms from a flat background, as in sculpture, or the apparent projection of such shapes in a painting or drawing.

A work of art featuring such projection. Also called relievo.

(Geology) The variations in elevation of an area of the earth's surface.

Distinction or prominence due to contrast

(Law) The objective sought by a lawsuit or legal action, such as an award of monetary damages or an order requiring the other party to take a particular action.

(Baseball) The pitching done by a relief pitcher

A payment made by the heir of a deceased tenant to a feudal lord for the privilege of succeeding to the tenant's estate.

The removal of stress or discomfort.

The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.

Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.

The person who takes over a shift for another.

Aid or assistance offered in time of need.

(legal) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.

A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.

A type of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.

The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.

The difference of elevations on a surface.

(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

(of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.

Of or used in letterpress.

The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress.

Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry.

That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay.

A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant.

The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.

The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure.

The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch.

The elevations and surface undulations of a country.

The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced;

The condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress);

(law) redress awarded by a court;

Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult);

Assistance in time of difficulty;

A pause for relaxation;

A change for the better

Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped;

The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance);

Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged;