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plug-in vs software package

software package vs plug-in

plug-in and software package both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plug-in Yes No No No
software package Yes No No No
As nouns, software package is a hypernym of plug-in; that is, software package 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
  • software package: (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 computer software, package, software, software program, software system.
plug-in (noun) software package (noun)
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale
a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application (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
Difference between plug-in and software package

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