recreation vs pursuit

pursuit vs recreation

recreation and pursuit both are nouns.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
pursuit: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

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, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

recreation (noun)	pursuit (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
	an auxiliary activity
	a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

Difference between recreation and pursuit

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