semiconductor vs conductor

semiconductor and conductor both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
semiconductor	Yes	No	No	No
conductor	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, conductor is a hypernym of semiconductor; that is, conductor is a word with a broader meaning than semiconductor:

As nouns, conductor is a hypernym of semiconductor; that is, conductor is a word with a broader meaning than semiconductor:

semiconductor: a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities
conductor: a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat

semiconductor (noun)	conductor (noun)
a conductor made with semiconducting material	a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities	the person who leads a musical group
	the person who collects fares on a public conveyance
	a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat