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rewrite vs transliterate

transliterate vs rewrite

rewrite is a noun but transliterate is not a noun.

rewrite and transliterate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rewrite Yes No Yes No
transliterate No No Yes No
As verbs, transliterate is a hyponym of rewrite; that is, transliterate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rewrite:
  • rewrite: write differently; alter the writing of
  • transliterate: rewrite in a different script
Other hyponyms of rewrite include decipher, decode, decrypt, transcribe, transcribe, revise.
rewrite (noun) transliterate (noun)
something that has been written again
rewrite (verb) transliterate (verb)
write differently; alter the writing of rewrite in a different script
rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose
Difference between rewrite and transliterate

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