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byproduct vs epiphenomenon

epiphenomenon vs byproduct

byproduct and epiphenomenon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
byproduct Yes No No No
epiphenomenon Yes No No No
As nouns, epiphenomenon is a hyponym of byproduct; that is, epiphenomenon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than byproduct:
  • byproduct: a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
  • epiphenomenon: a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
byproduct (noun) epiphenomenon (noun)
a product made during the manufacture of something else a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
Difference between byproduct and epiphenomenon

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