diversion vs terpsichore

terpsichore vs diversion

diversion and terpsichore both are nouns.

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

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

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
terpsichore: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, 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, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	terpsichore (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

Difference between diversion and terpsichore

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