pyrotechnic vs firecracker

firecracker vs pyrotechnic

pyrotechnic and firecracker both are nouns.

pyrotechnic is an adjective but firecracker is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pyrotechnic	Yes	Yes	No	No
firecracker	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, firecracker is a hyponym of pyrotechnic; that is, firecracker is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pyrotechnic:

pyrotechnic: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
firecracker: firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

Other hyponyms of pyrotechnic include catherine wheel, pinwheel, banger, cracker, fizgig, maroon, Roman candle, serpent, rocket, skyrocket, sparkler, squib, torpedo.

pyrotechnic (noun)	firecracker (noun)
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.	firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

pyrotechnic (adjective)	firecracker (adjective)
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
suggestive of fireworks

Difference between pyrotechnic and firecracker

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