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self-examination vs musing

musing vs self-examination

self-examination and musing both are nouns.

self-examination is not an adjective while musing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-examination Yes No No No
musing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, musing is a hypernym of self-examination; that is, musing is a word with a broader meaning than self-examination:
  • self-examination: the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  • musing: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of self-examination include contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness.
self-examination (noun) musing (noun)
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
self-examination (adjective) musing (adjective)
deeply or seriously thoughtful
Difference between self-examination and musing

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