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pointer vs electronic stylus

electronic stylus vs pointer

pointer and electronic stylus both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pointer Yes No No No
electronic stylus Yes No No No
As nouns, electronic stylus is a hyponym of pointer; that is, electronic stylus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pointer:
  • pointer: an indicator as on a dial
  • electronic stylus: (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
Other hyponyms of pointer include hand, light pen, needle.
pointer (noun) electronic stylus (noun)
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
an indicator as on a dial
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Difference between pointer and electronic stylus

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