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standard vs oriflamme

oriflamme vs standard

standard and oriflamme both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but oriflamme is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
oriflamme Yes No No No
As nouns, oriflamme is a hyponym of standard; that is, oriflamme is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: any distinctive flag
  • oriflamme: a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
standard (noun) oriflamme (noun)
any distinctive flag a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) oriflamme (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and oriflamme

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