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peneplain vs plain

plain vs peneplain

peneplain and plain both are nouns.

peneplain is not an adjective while plain is an adjective.

peneplain is not a verb while plain is a verb.

peneplain is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peneplain Yes No No No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, plain is a hypernym of peneplain; that is, plain is a word with a broader meaning than peneplain:
  • peneplain: a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
  • plain: extensive tract of level open land
Other hypernyms of peneplain include champaign, field.
peneplain (noun) plain (noun)
a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
extensive tract of level open land
peneplain (adjective) plain (adjective)
not elaborate or elaborated; simple
lacking patterns especially in color
free from any effort to soften to disguise
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
not mixed with extraneous elements
lacking embellishment or ornamentation
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
peneplain (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
peneplain (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between peneplain and plain

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