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OS vs UNIX

UNIX vs OS

OS and UNIX both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
OS Yes No No No
UNIX Yes No No No
As nouns, UNIX is a hyponym of OS; that is, UNIX is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than OS:
  • OS: (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services
  • UNIX: trademark for a powerful operating system
OS (noun) UNIX (noun)
the left eye trademark for a powerful operating system
(computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services
Difference between OS and UNIX

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