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punk vs steampunk

steampunk vs punk

punk and steampunk both are nouns.

punk is an adjective but steampunk is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punk Yes Yes No No
steampunk Yes No No No
As nouns, steampunk is a hyponym of punk; that is, steampunk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than punk:
  • punk: a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
  • steampunk: A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society.
punk (noun) steampunk (noun)
rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society.
an aggressive and violent young criminal
a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
material for starting a fire
punk (adjective) steampunk (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
Difference between punk and steampunk

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