barometric pressure vs pressure

pressure vs barometric pressure

barometric pressure and pressure both are nouns.

barometric pressure is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
barometric pressure	Yes	No	No	No
pressure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of barometric pressure; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than barometric pressure:

barometric pressure: atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer
pressure: the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

Other hypernyms of barometric pressure include air pressure, atmospheric pressure.

barometric pressure (noun)	pressure (noun)
atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
	a force that compels
	the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
	the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
	the state of demanding notice or attention
	an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

barometric pressure (verb)	pressure (verb)
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
	exert pressure on someone through threats

Difference between barometric pressure and pressure

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