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ache vs otalgia

otalgia vs ache

ache and otalgia both are nouns.

ache is a verb but otalgia is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ache Yes No Yes No
otalgia Yes No No No
As nouns, otalgia is a hyponym of ache; that is, otalgia is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ache:
  • ache: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  • otalgia: an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
ache (noun) otalgia (noun)
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
ache (verb) otalgia (verb)
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between ache and otalgia

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