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detrition vs exertion

exertion vs detrition

detrition and exertion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detrition Yes No No No
exertion Yes No No No
As nouns, exertion is a hypernym of detrition; that is, exertion is a word with a broader meaning than detrition:
  • detrition: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  • exertion: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Other hypernyms of detrition include effort, elbow grease, sweat, travail.
detrition (noun) exertion (noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure use of physical or mental energy; hard work
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
erosion by friction
Difference between detrition and exertion

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