ensemble vs collection

collection vs ensemble

ensemble and collection both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ensemble	Yes	No	No	No
collection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, collection is a hypernym of ensemble; that is, collection is a word with a broader meaning than ensemble:

ensemble: an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
collection: several things grouped together or considered as a whole

Other hypernyms of ensemble include accumulation, aggregation, assemblage.

ensemble (noun)	collection (noun)
a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)	the act of gathering something together
the chorus of a ballet company	a publication containing a variety of works
a group of musicians playing or singing together	request for a sum of money
an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole	several things grouped together or considered as a whole
a cast other than the principals

Difference between ensemble and collection

Words related to "collection"

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