sinecure vs benefice
benefice vs sinecuresinecure and benefice both are nouns.
sinecure is not a verb while benefice is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sinecure | Yes | No | No | No |
| benefice | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
benefice is a hypernym of
sinecure; that is, benefice is a
word with a broader meaning than sinecure:
- sinecure: a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
- benefice: an endowed church office giving income to its holder
Other hypernyms of sinecure include
ecclesiastical benefice.
| sinecure (noun) | benefice (noun) |
|---|---|
| an office that involves minimal duties | an endowed church office giving income to its holder |
| a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached |
| sinecure (verb) | benefice (verb) |
|---|---|
| endow with a benefice |
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