compression vs pressure

pressure vs compression

compression and pressure both are nouns.

compression is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

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

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

compression: applying pressure
pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Other hypernyms of compression include press, pressing.

compression (noun)	pressure (noun)
applying pressure	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required	a force that compels
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together	the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
an increase in the density of something	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

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

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