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enlargement vs swelling

swelling vs enlargement

enlargement and swelling both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enlargement Yes No No No
swelling Yes No No No
As nouns, swelling is a hyponym of enlargement; that is, swelling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enlargement:
  • enlargement: the state of being enlarged
  • swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Other hyponyms of enlargement include pseudobulb, lump, puffiness.
enlargement (noun) swelling (noun)
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
a photographic print that has been enlarged something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a discussion that provides additional information an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
the state of being enlarged
Difference between enlargement and swelling

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