recreation vs terpsichore

terpsichore vs recreation

recreation and terpsichore both are nouns.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
terpsichore: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, 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)	terpsichore (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

Difference between recreation and terpsichore

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