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appreciation vs discretion

discretion vs appreciation

appreciation and discretion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appreciation Yes No No No
discretion Yes No No No
As nouns, discretion is a hyponym of appreciation; that is, discretion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than appreciation:
  • appreciation: delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
  • discretion: refined taste; tact
Other hyponyms of appreciation include connoisseurship, vertu, virtu, style, trend, vogue, delicacy, culture.
appreciation (noun) discretion (noun)
a favorable judgment the trait of judging wisely and objectively
an increase in price or value the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) refined taste; tact
an expression of gratitude freedom to act or judge on one's own
Difference between appreciation and discretion

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