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steampunk vs punk

punk vs steampunk

steampunk and punk both are nouns.

steampunk is not an adjective while punk is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steampunk Yes No No No
punk Yes Yes No No
As nouns, punk is a hypernym of steampunk; that is, punk is a word with a broader meaning than steampunk:
  • steampunk: A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society.
  • punk: a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
Other hypernyms of steampunk include genre, literary genre, writing style, punk rocker.
steampunk (noun) punk (noun)
A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society. rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
an aggressive and violent young criminal
a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
material for starting a fire
steampunk (adjective) punk (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
Difference between steampunk and punk

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