technical vs foul

foul vs technical

technical and foul both are nouns.

technical and foul both are adjectives.

technical is not a verb while foul is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
technical	Yes	Yes	No	No
foul	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, foul is a hypernym of technical; that is, foul is a word with a broader meaning than technical:

technical: (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play
foul: an act that violates the rules of a sport

technical (noun)	foul (noun)
(basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play	an act that violates the rules of a sport
a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

technical (adjective)	foul (adjective)
characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences	(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill	disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles	characterized by obscenity
according to strict interpretation of the law or set of rules	(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
relating to or concerned with machinery or tools	offensively malodorous
of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood	highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations	especially of a ship's lines etc
	violating accepted standards or rules

technical (verb)	foul (verb)
	become soiled and dirty
	make unclean
	spot, stain, or pollute
	make impure
	commit a foul; break the rules
	hit a foul ball
	become or cause to become obstructed

Difference between technical and foul

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