The difference between Or and Xor
When used as nouns, or means the gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms, whereas xor means the logic function exclusive or (as opposed to inclusive or), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.
When used as conjunctions, or means or".}}, whereas xor means or (but not both).
Or is also preposition with the meaning: before.
Or is also adverb with the meaning: early (on).
Or is also adjective with the meaning: of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
check bellow for the other definitions of Or and Xor
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Or as a noun (logic, electronics):
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Or as a noun (tincture):
The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
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Or as an adjective (tincture):
Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
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Or as an adverb (obsolete):
Early (on).
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Or as an adverb (obsolete):
Earlier, previously.
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Or as a preposition (now, archaic, or, dialect):
Before; ere.
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Xor as a noun:
The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.