pencil vs graphite
graphite vs pencilpencil and graphite both are nouns.
pencil is a verb but graphite is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pencil | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| graphite | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
graphite is a hypernym of
pencil; that is, graphite is a
word with a broader meaning than pencil:
- pencil: graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
- graphite: used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Other hypernyms of pencil include
black lead, plumbago.
| pencil (noun) | graphite (noun) |
|---|---|
| a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood | used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors |
| 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 (verb) | graphite (verb) |
|---|---|
| write, draw, or trace with a pencil |
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