concretion vs action

action vs concretion

concretion and action both are nouns.

concretion is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
concretion	Yes	No	No	No
action	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, action is a hypernym of concretion; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than concretion:

concretion: the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Other hypernyms of concretion include activity, natural action, natural process.

concretion (noun)	action (noun)
the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts	the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
an increase in the density of something	a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body	something done (usually as opposed to something said)
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)	a military engagement
	an act by a government body or supranational organization
	the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
	In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
	the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
	the series of events that form a plot
	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
	the state of being active

concretion (verb)	action (verb)
	put in effect
	institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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