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tombstone vs memorial

memorial vs tombstone

tombstone and memorial both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tombstone Yes No No No
memorial Yes No No No
As nouns, memorial is a hypernym of tombstone; that is, memorial is a word with a broader meaning than tombstone:
  • tombstone: a stone that is used to mark a grave
  • memorial: a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
Other hypernyms of tombstone include monument, stone.
tombstone (noun) memorial (noun)
a stone that is used to mark a grave a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
a recognition of meritorious service
a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
Difference between tombstone and memorial

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