input vs ploy

input and ploy both are nouns.

input is a verb but ploy is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
input	Yes	No	Yes	No
ploy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ploy is a hyponym of input; that is, ploy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than input:

input: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
ploy: an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

Other hyponyms of input include ad-lib, courtesy, gambit, obiter dictum, passing comment, mention, reference, observation, reflection, reflexion, rib, crack, quip, sally, wisecrack, barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam, conversation stopper, stopper, banality, bromide, cliche, commonplace, platitude, zinger.

input (noun)	ploy (noun)
a component of production; something that goes into the production of output	a maneuver in a game or conversation
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action	an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
signal going into an electronic system
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

input (verb)	ploy (verb)
enter (data or a program) into a computer

Difference between input and ploy

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