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functionary vs notary

notary vs functionary

functionary and notary both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
functionary Yes No No No
notary Yes No No No
As nouns, notary is a hyponym of functionary; that is, notary is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than functionary:
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  • notary: someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
functionary (noun) notary (noun)
a worker who holds or is invested with an office someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
Difference between functionary and notary

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