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Roman candle vs pyrotechnic

pyrotechnic vs Roman candle

Roman candle and pyrotechnic both are nouns.

Roman candle is not an adjective while pyrotechnic is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Roman candle Yes No No No
pyrotechnic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, pyrotechnic is a hypernym of Roman candle; that is, pyrotechnic is a word with a broader meaning than Roman candle:
  • Roman candle: a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire
  • pyrotechnic: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
Other hypernyms of Roman candle include firework.
Roman candle (noun) pyrotechnic (noun)
a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
Roman candle (adjective) pyrotechnic (adjective)
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
suggestive of fireworks
Difference between Roman candle and pyrotechnic

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