unmentionable vs half-slip

half-slip vs unmentionable

unmentionable and half-slip both are nouns.

unmentionable is an adjective but half-slip is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unmentionable	Yes	Yes	No	No
half-slip	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, half-slip is a hyponym of unmentionable; that is, half-slip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unmentionable:

unmentionable: a garment worn under other garments
half-slip: undergarment worn under a skirt

Other hyponyms of unmentionable include body stocking, bandeau, bra, brassiere, camisole, underbodice, chemise, shift, shimmy, slip, teddy, foundation, foundation garment, garter belt, suspender belt, long underwear, union suit, petticoat, underskirt, singlet, undershirt, vest, underpants, underclothes, underclothing, underwear.

unmentionable (noun)	half-slip (noun)
a garment worn under other garments	undergarment worn under a skirt

unmentionable (adjective)	half-slip (adjective)
unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation

Difference between unmentionable and half-slip

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