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jocularity vs sport

sport vs jocularity

jocularity and sport both are nouns.

jocularity is not a verb while sport is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jocularity Yes No No No
sport Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sport is a hypernym of jocularity; that is, sport is a word with a broader meaning than jocularity:
  • jocularity: fun characterized by humor
  • sport: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Other hypernyms of jocularity include fun, play.
jocularity (noun) sport (noun)
activity characterized by good humor an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
fun characterized by humor the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
a feeling of facetious merriment verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
someone who engages in sports
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
jocularity (verb) sport (verb)
play boisterously
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Difference between jocularity and sport

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