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plug-in vs computer software

computer software vs plug-in

plug-in and computer software both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plug-in Yes No No No
computer software Yes No No No
As nouns, computer software is a hypernym of plug-in; that is, computer software is a word with a broader meaning than plug-in:
  • plug-in: a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
  • computer software: (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
Other hypernyms of plug-in include package, software, software package, software program, software system.
plug-in (noun) computer software (noun)
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
Difference between plug-in and computer software

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