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table vs periodic table

periodic table vs table

table and periodic table both are nouns.

table is a verb but periodic table is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
table Yes No Yes No
periodic table Yes No No No
As nouns, periodic table is a hyponym of table; that is, periodic table is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than table:
  • table: a set of data arranged in rows and columns
  • periodic table: (chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law
table (noun) periodic table (noun)
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs (chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law
a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
food or meals in general
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
flat tableland with steep edges
table (verb) periodic table (verb)
arrange or enter in tabular form
hold back to a later time
Difference between table and periodic table

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