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terra firma vs plain

plain vs terra firma

terra firma and plain both are nouns.

terra firma is not an adjective while plain is an adjective.

terra firma is not a verb while plain is a verb.

terra firma is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terra firma Yes No No No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, plain is a hyponym of terra firma; that is, plain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than terra firma:
  • terra firma: the solid part of the earth's surface
  • plain: extensive tract of level open land
terra firma (noun) plain (noun)
the solid part of the earth's surface a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
extensive tract of level open land
terra firma (adjective) plain (adjective)
not elaborate or elaborated; simple
lacking patterns especially in color
free from any effort to soften to disguise
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
not mixed with extraneous elements
lacking embellishment or ornamentation
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
terra firma (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
terra firma (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between terra firma and plain

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