compartment vs module

module vs compartment

compartment and module both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compartment	Yes	No	No	No
module	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, module is a hyponym of compartment; that is, module is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compartment:

compartment: a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
module: detachable compartment of a spacecraft

Other hyponyms of compartment include bay, bay, box, box, loge, cab, cabin, cabin, cabinet, locker, storage locker, cable car, car, car, elevator car, car, gondola, cockpit, couchette, drawing room, glove compartment, automobile trunk, boot, luggage compartment, trunk, pilothouse, wheelhouse, roomette, stall, well.

compartment (noun)	module (noun)
a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area	a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
a space into which an area is subdivided	computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
	detachable compartment of a spacecraft
	one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

Difference between compartment and module

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