pinpoint vs second

second vs pinpoint

pinpoint and second both are nouns.

pinpoint is not an adjective while second is an adjective.

pinpoint and second both are verbs.

pinpoint is not an adverb while second is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pinpoint	Yes	No	Yes	No
second	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, second is a hypernym of pinpoint; that is, second is a word with a broader meaning than pinpoint:

pinpoint: a very brief moment
second: a particular point in time

Other hypernyms of pinpoint include instant, minute, moment.

pinpoint (noun)	second (noun)
the sharp point of a pin	the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
a very small spot	the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
a very brief moment	merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
	a speech seconding a motion
	the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
	a 60th part of a minute of arc
	following the first in an ordering or series
	1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
	an indefinitely short time
	a particular point in time

pinpoint (adjective)	second (adjective)
	a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
	coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

pinpoint (verb)	second (verb)
locate exactly	give support or one's approval to
	transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

pinpoint (adverb)	second (adverb)
	in the second place

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