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enervation vs extirpation

extirpation vs enervation

enervation and extirpation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enervation Yes No No No
extirpation Yes No No No
As nouns, extirpation is a hypernym of enervation; that is, extirpation is a word with a broader meaning than enervation:
  • enervation: surgical removal of a nerve
  • extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
Other hypernyms of enervation include ablation, cutting out, excision.
enervation (noun) extirpation (noun)
surgical removal of a nerve surgical removal of a body part or tissue
lack of vitality the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
serious weakening and loss of energy
Difference between enervation and extirpation

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