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enlargement vs distension

distension vs enlargement

enlargement and distension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enlargement Yes No No No
distension Yes No No No
As nouns, distension is a hyponym of enlargement; that is, distension is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enlargement:
  • enlargement: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
  • distension: the act of expanding by pressure from within
Other hyponyms of enlargement include dilatation, dilation, distention, stretching, inflation, magnification, extension.
enlargement (noun) distension (noun)
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope the act of expanding by pressure from within
a photographic print that has been enlarged the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
a discussion that provides additional information
the state of being enlarged
Difference between enlargement and distension

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