pyrotechnic vs serpent
serpent vs pyrotechnicpyrotechnic and serpent both are nouns.
pyrotechnic is an adjective but serpent is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pyrotechnic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| serpent | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
serpent is a hyponym of
pyrotechnic; that is, serpent 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.
- serpent: a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited
Other hyponyms of pyrotechnic include
catherine wheel, pinwheel, banger, cracker, firecracker, fizgig, maroon, Roman candle, rocket, skyrocket, sparkler, squib, torpedo.
| pyrotechnic (noun) | serpent (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. | limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous |
| an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake | |
| a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited |
| pyrotechnic (adjective) | serpent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| of or relating to the craft of making fireworks | |
| suggestive of fireworks |
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