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apophysis vs process

process vs apophysis

apophysis and process both are nouns.

apophysis is not a verb while process is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apophysis Yes No No No
process Yes No Yes No
As nouns, process is a hypernym of apophysis; that is, process is a word with a broader meaning than apophysis:
  • apophysis: (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
  • process: a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Other hypernyms of apophysis include appendage, outgrowth.
apophysis (noun) process (noun)
(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
(botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
a mental process that you are not directly aware of
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
apophysis (verb) process (verb)
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
shape, form, or improve a material
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
deal with in a routine way
march in a procession
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