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expression vs constituent

constituent vs expression

expression and constituent both are nouns.

expression is not an adjective while constituent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expression Yes No No No
constituent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, constituent is a hypernym of expression; that is, constituent is a word with a broader meaning than expression:
  • expression: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
  • constituent: (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
Other hypernyms of expression include grammatical constituent.
expression (noun) constituent (noun)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
the feelings expressed on a person's face an abstract part of something
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
the style of expressing yourself a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
expression without words something determined in relation to something that includes it
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
expression (adjective) constituent (adjective)
constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Difference between expression and constituent

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