primer vs textbook
textbook vs primerprimer and textbook both are nouns.
primer is not an adjective while textbook is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| primer | Yes | No | No | No |
| textbook | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
textbook is a hypernym of
primer; that is, textbook is a
word with a broader meaning than primer:
- primer: an introductory textbook
- textbook: a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
| primer (noun) | textbook (noun) |
|---|---|
| any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | a book prepared for use in schools or colleges |
| the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface | |
| an introductory textbook |
| primer (adjective) | textbook (adjective) |
|---|---|
| according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical |
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