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clavus vs callosity

callosity vs clavus

clavus and callosity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clavus Yes No No No
callosity Yes No No No
As nouns, callosity is a hypernym of clavus; that is, callosity is a word with a broader meaning than clavus:
  • clavus: a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
  • callosity: an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
Other hypernyms of clavus include callus.
clavus (noun) callosity (noun)
a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
Difference between clavus and callosity

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