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technical foul vs foul

foul vs technical foul

technical foul and foul both are nouns.

technical foul is not an adjective while foul is an adjective.

technical foul is not a verb while foul is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
technical foul Yes No No No
foul Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, foul is a hypernym of technical foul; that is, foul is a word with a broader meaning than technical foul:
  • technical foul: (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 foul (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
technical foul (adjective) foul (adjective)
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
characterized by obscenity
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
offensively malodorous
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
especially of a ship's lines etc
violating accepted standards or rules
technical foul (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 foul and foul

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