instrumentality vs device

device vs instrumentality

instrumentality and device both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
instrumentality	Yes	No	No	No
device	Yes	No	No	No

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

instrumentality: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

Other hyponyms of instrumentality include ceramic, connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion, container, conveyance, transport, equipment, furnishing, hardware, ironware, implement, system, toilet articles, toiletry, arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system, medium.

instrumentality (noun)	device (noun)
an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end	any clever maneuver
the quality of being instrumental for some purpose	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

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