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space station vs satellite

satellite vs space station

space station and satellite both are nouns.

space station is not an adjective while satellite is an adjective.

space station is not a verb while satellite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
space station Yes No No No
satellite Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, satellite is a hypernym of space station; that is, satellite is a word with a broader meaning than space station:
  • space station: a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
  • satellite: man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Other hypernyms of space station include artificial satellite, orbiter.
space station (noun) satellite (noun)
a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
a person who follows or serves another
space station (adjective) satellite (adjective)
surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
space station (verb) satellite (verb)
broadcast or disseminate via satellite
Difference between space station and satellite

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