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offensive vs military operation

military operation vs offensive

offensive and military operation both are nouns.

offensive is an adjective but military operation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offensive Yes Yes No No
military operation Yes No No No
As nouns, military operation is a hypernym of offensive; that is, military operation is a word with a broader meaning than offensive:
  • offensive: the action of attacking an enemy
  • military operation: activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
Other hypernyms of offensive include operation.
offensive (noun) military operation (noun)
the action of attacking an enemy activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
offensive (adjective) military operation (adjective)
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
causing anger or annoyance
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
morally offensive
violating or tending to violate or offend against
causing or able to cause nausea
Difference between offensive and military operation

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