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cosmetic vs pencil

pencil vs cosmetic

cosmetic and pencil both are nouns.

cosmetic is an adjective but pencil is not an adjective.

cosmetic is not a verb while pencil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
pencil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pencil is a hyponym of cosmetic; that is, pencil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cosmetic:
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
  • pencil: a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
cosmetic (noun) pencil (noun)
a toiletry designed to beautify the body a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
cosmetic (adjective) pencil (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
cosmetic (verb) pencil (verb)
write, draw, or trace with a pencil
Difference between cosmetic and pencil

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