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pencil vs cosmetic

cosmetic vs pencil

pencil and cosmetic both are nouns.

pencil is not an adjective while cosmetic is an adjective.

pencil is a verb but cosmetic is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pencil Yes No Yes No
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cosmetic is a hypernym of pencil; that is, cosmetic is a word with a broader meaning than pencil:
  • pencil: a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
pencil (noun) cosmetic (noun)
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood a toiletry designed to beautify the body
a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
pencil (adjective) cosmetic (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
pencil (verb) cosmetic (verb)
write, draw, or trace with a pencil
Difference between pencil and cosmetic

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