recreation vs antic

antic vs recreation

recreation and antic both are nouns.

recreation is not an adjective while antic is an adjective.

recreation is not a verb while antic is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recreation	Yes	No	No	No
antic	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
antic: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

Other hyponyms of recreation include caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

recreation (noun)	antic (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

recreation (adjective)	antic (adjective)
	ludicrously odd

recreation (verb)	antic (verb)
	act as or like a clown

Difference between recreation and antic

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