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electronic stylus vs pointer

pointer vs electronic stylus

electronic stylus and pointer both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
electronic stylus Yes No No No
pointer Yes No No No
As nouns, pointer is a hypernym of electronic stylus; that is, pointer is a word with a broader meaning than electronic stylus:
  • electronic stylus: (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
  • pointer: an indicator as on a dial
electronic stylus (noun) pointer (noun)
(computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
an indicator as on a dial
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Difference between electronic stylus and pointer

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