recessional vs anthem
anthem vs recessionalrecessional and anthem both are nouns.
recessional is an adjective but anthem is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| recessional | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| anthem | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
anthem is a hypernym of
recessional; that is, anthem is a
word with a broader meaning than recessional:
- recessional: a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw
- anthem: a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Other hypernyms of recessional include
hymn.
| recessional (noun) | anthem (noun) |
|---|---|
| a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw | a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) |
| the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service | a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) |
| recessional (adjective) | anthem (adjective) |
|---|---|
| of or relating to receding |
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