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corpulency vs fat

fat vs corpulency

corpulency and fat both are nouns.

corpulency is not an adjective while fat is an adjective.

corpulency is not a verb while fat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
corpulency Yes No No No
fat Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, fat is a hypernym of corpulency; that is, fat is a word with a broader meaning than corpulency:
  • corpulency: more than average fatness
  • fat: excess bodily weight
Other hypernyms of corpulency include avoirdupois, blubber, fatness.
corpulency (noun) fat (noun)
more than average fatness excess bodily weight
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
corpulency (adjective) fat (adjective)
having an (over)abundance of flesh
containing or composed of fat
marked by great fruitfulness
lucrative
having a relatively large diameter
corpulency (verb) fat (verb)
make fat or plump
Difference between corpulency and fat

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