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resignation vs abdication

abdication vs resignation

resignation and abdication both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resignation Yes No No No
abdication Yes No No No
As nouns, abdication is a hyponym of resignation; that is, abdication is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resignation:
  • resignation: the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
  • abdication: a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
Other hyponyms of resignation include stepping down, renouncement, renunciation.
As nouns, abdication is a hyponym of resignation; that is, abdication is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resignation:
  • resignation: a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign
  • abdication: the act of abdicating
Other hyponyms of resignation include stepping down.
resignation (noun) abdication (noun)
the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign the act of abdicating
acceptance of despair
Difference between resignation and abdication

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