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extremity vs fang

fang vs extremity

extremity and fang both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extremity Yes No No No
fang Yes No No No
As nouns, fang is a hyponym of extremity; that is, fang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extremity:
  • extremity: an external body part that projects from the body
  • fang: an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs
Other hyponyms of extremity include chelicera, mouthpart, chela, claw, nipper, pincer, parapodium, fin, pleopod, swimmeret, limb, dactyl, digit.
extremity (noun) fang (noun)
an external body part that projects from the body hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison
that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey
the outermost or farthest region or point an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs
the greatest or utmost degree
an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
Difference between extremity and fang

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