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extract vs chrestomathy

chrestomathy vs extract

extract and chrestomathy both are nouns.

extract is a verb but chrestomathy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extract Yes No Yes No
chrestomathy Yes No No No
As nouns, chrestomathy is a hyponym of extract; that is, chrestomathy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extract:
  • extract: a passage selected from a larger work
  • chrestomathy: a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
extract (noun) chrestomathy (noun)
a passage selected from a larger work a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extract (verb) chrestomathy (verb)
extract by the process of distillation
take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
calculate the root of a number
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
separate (a metal) from an ore
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
get despite difficulties or obstacles
Difference between extract and chrestomathy

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