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material vs precursor

precursor vs material

material and precursor both are nouns.

material is an adjective but precursor is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
material Yes Yes No No
precursor Yes No No No
As nouns, precursor is a hyponym of material; that is, precursor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than material:
  • material: the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
  • precursor: a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
material (noun) precursor (noun)
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
things needed for doing or making something a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
a person judged suitable for admission or employment
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
material (adjective) precursor (adjective)
derived from or composed of matter
directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
having material or physical form or substance
concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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