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recessional vs hymn

hymn vs recessional

recessional and hymn both are nouns.

recessional is an adjective but hymn is not an adjective.

recessional is not a verb while hymn is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recessional Yes Yes No No
hymn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hymn is a hypernym of recessional; that is, hymn 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
  • hymn: a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Other hypernyms of recessional include anthem.
recessional (noun) hymn (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
recessional (adjective) hymn (adjective)
of or relating to receding
recessional (verb) hymn (verb)
praise by singing a hymn
sing a hymn
Difference between recessional and hymn

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