caper vs recreation

caper and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caper	Yes	No	Yes	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of caper; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than caper:

caper: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

Other hypernyms of caper include diversion.

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of caper; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than caper:

Other hypernyms of caper include diversion.

caper (noun)	recreation (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
a crime (especially a robbery)	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

caper (verb)	recreation (verb)
jump about playfully