diversion vs pursuit

pursuit vs diversion

diversion and pursuit both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
diversion	Yes	No	No	No
pursuit	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pursuit is a hyponym of diversion; that is, pursuit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
pursuit: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	pursuit (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	an auxiliary activity
	a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

Difference between diversion and pursuit

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