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depression vs incision

incision vs depression

depression and incision both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depression Yes No No No
incision Yes No No No
As nouns, incision is a hyponym of depression; that is, incision is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depression:
  • depression: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
  • incision: a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Other hyponyms of depression include dimple, channel, groove, dimple, dip, dent, prick, scratch, slit, droop, sag, crease, crinkle, furrow, line, seam, wrinkle, chap, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure.
depression (noun) incision (noun)
pushing down the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy a depression scratched or carved into a surface
a sunken or depressed geological formation
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
Difference between depression and incision

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