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enlargement vs stretching

stretching vs enlargement

enlargement and stretching both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enlargement Yes No No No
stretching Yes No No No
As nouns, stretching is a hyponym of enlargement; that is, stretching 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
  • stretching: act of expanding by lengthening or widening
Other hyponyms of enlargement include dilatation, dilation, distension, distention, inflation, magnification, extension.
enlargement (noun) stretching (noun)
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
a photographic print that has been enlarged act of expanding by lengthening or widening
a discussion that provides additional information
the state of being enlarged
Difference between enlargement and stretching

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