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plug-in vs software program

software program vs plug-in

plug-in and software program both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plug-in Yes No No No
software program Yes No No No
As nouns, software program is a hypernym of plug-in; that is, software program 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 program: (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 package, software system.
plug-in (noun) software program (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 software program

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