engineering vs nanotechnology

nanotechnology vs engineering

engineering and nanotechnology both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engineering	Yes	No	No	No
nanotechnology	Yes	No	No	No

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

engineering: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
nanotechnology: the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

Other hyponyms of engineering include aeronautical engineering, bionics, bioengineering, biotechnology, ergonomics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, EE, electrical engineering, computer science, computing, architectural engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management, information technology, IT, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, naval engineering, rocketry, energy engineering, military engineering.

engineering (noun)	nanotechnology (noun)
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry	the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

Difference between engineering and nanotechnology

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