The difference between Factotum and Jack of all trades

When used as nouns, factotum means a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities, whereas jack of all trades means one competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.


check bellow for the other definitions of Factotum and Jack of all trades

  1. Factotum as a noun (dated):

    A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

  2. Factotum as a noun (dated):

    A general servant.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: do-all"

  3. Factotum as a noun:

    A jack of all trades.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: handyman jack of all trades sciolist"

  4. Factotum as a noun:

    An individual employed to do all sorts of duties.

  1. Jack of all trades as a noun (idiomatic):

    One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.