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functionary vs mace

mace vs functionary

functionary and mace both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
functionary Yes No No No
mace Yes No No No
As nouns, mace is a hyponym of functionary; that is, mace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than functionary:
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  • mace: an official who carries a mace of office
functionary (noun) mace (noun)
a worker who holds or is invested with an office a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
an official who carries a mace of office
Difference between functionary and mace

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