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pursuit vs pursuit

pursuit vs pursuit

pursuit and pursuit both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pursuit Yes No No No
pursuit Yes No No No
As nouns, pursuit is a hyponym of pursuit; that is, pursuit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pursuit:
  • pursuit: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • pursuit: an auxiliary activity
Other hyponyms of pursuit include avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity.
As nouns, pursuit is a hypernym of pursuit; that is, pursuit is a word with a broader meaning than pursuit:
  • pursuit: an auxiliary activity
  • pursuit: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Other hypernyms of pursuit include interest, pastime.
pursuit (noun) pursuit (noun)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
an auxiliary activity an auxiliary activity
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Difference between pursuit and pursuit

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