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communications satellite vs satellite

satellite vs communications satellite

communications satellite and satellite both are nouns.

communications satellite is not an adjective while satellite is an adjective.

communications satellite is not a verb while satellite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
communications satellite Yes No No No
satellite Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, satellite is a hypernym of communications satellite; that is, satellite is a word with a broader meaning than communications satellite:
  • communications satellite: an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
  • satellite: man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Other hypernyms of communications satellite include artificial satellite, orbiter.
communications satellite (noun) satellite (noun)
an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
a person who follows or serves another
communications satellite (adjective) satellite (adjective)
surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
communications satellite (verb) satellite (verb)
broadcast or disseminate via satellite
Difference between communications satellite and satellite

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