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canticle vs hymn

hymn vs canticle

canticle and hymn both are nouns.

canticle is not a verb while hymn is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canticle Yes No No No
hymn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hymn is a hypernym of canticle; that is, hymn is a word with a broader meaning than canticle:
  • canticle: a hymn derived from the Bible
  • hymn: a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Other hypernyms of canticle include anthem.
canticle (noun) hymn (noun)
a hymn derived from the Bible a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
canticle (verb) hymn (verb)
praise by singing a hymn
sing a hymn
Difference between canticle and hymn

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