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performing arts vs acting

acting vs performing arts

performing arts and acting both are nouns.

performing arts is not an adjective while acting is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
performing arts Yes No No No
acting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, acting is a hyponym of performing arts; that is, acting is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than performing arts:
  • performing arts: arts or skills that require public performance
  • acting: the performance of a part or role in a drama
Other hyponyms of performing arts include musical performance, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, performing, playacting, playing.
performing arts (noun) acting (noun)
arts or skills that require public performance the performance of a part or role in a drama
performing arts (adjective) acting (adjective)
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Difference between performing arts and acting

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