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backup vs locum tenens

locum tenens vs backup

backup and locum tenens both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backup Yes No No No
locum tenens Yes No No No
As nouns, locum tenens is a hyponym of backup; that is, locum tenens is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than backup:
  • backup: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • locum tenens: someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
Other hyponyms of backup include locum, double, alternate, replacement, surrogate.
backup (noun) locum tenens (noun)
the act of providing approval and support someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Difference between backup and locum tenens

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