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steam locomotive vs locomotive

locomotive vs steam locomotive

steam locomotive and locomotive both are nouns.

steam locomotive is not an adjective while locomotive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steam locomotive Yes No No No
locomotive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, locomotive is a hypernym of steam locomotive; that is, locomotive is a word with a broader meaning than steam locomotive:
  • steam locomotive: a locomotive powered by a steam engine
  • locomotive: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
Other hypernyms of steam locomotive include engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive.
steam locomotive (noun) locomotive (noun)
a locomotive powered by a steam engine a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
steam locomotive (adjective) locomotive (adjective)
of or relating to locomotion
Difference between steam locomotive and locomotive

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