language vs spell

spell vs language

language and spell both are nouns.

language is not a verb while spell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
language	Yes	No	No	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

language: (language) communication by word of mouth
spell: a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Other hyponyms of language include words, orthoepy, pronunciation, conversation, discussion, give-and-take, word, expression, locution, saying, non-standard speech, idiolect, monologue, charm, magic spell, magical spell, dictation, monologue, soliloquy.

language (noun)	spell (noun)
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
(language) communication by word of mouth	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

language (verb)	spell (verb)
	take turns working
	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
	indicate or signify
	place under a spell
	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

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