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cross vs organism

organism vs cross

cross and organism both are nouns.

cross is an adjective but organism is not an adjective.

cross is a verb but organism is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
organism Yes No No No
As nouns, organism is a hypernym of cross; that is, organism is a word with a broader meaning than cross:
  • cross: (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
  • organism: a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Other hypernyms of cross include being.
cross (noun) organism (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) organism (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) organism (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Difference between cross and organism

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