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dictionary entry vs subentry

subentry vs dictionary entry

dictionary entry and subentry both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dictionary entry Yes No No No
subentry Yes No No No
As nouns, subentry is a hyponym of dictionary entry; that is, subentry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dictionary entry:
  • dictionary entry: the entry in a dictionary of information about a word
  • subentry: An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry.
dictionary entry (noun) subentry (noun)
the entry in a dictionary of information about a word An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry.
Difference between dictionary entry and subentry

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