recreation vs playfulness

playfulness vs recreation

recreation and playfulness both are nouns.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
playfulness: activities that are enjoyable or amusing

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, 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, 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)	playfulness (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	activities that are enjoyable or amusing
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
	a festive merry feeling

Difference between recreation and playfulness

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