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fringe vs optical phenomenon

optical phenomenon vs fringe

fringe and optical phenomenon both are nouns.

fringe is a verb but optical phenomenon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fringe Yes No Yes No
optical phenomenon Yes No No No
As nouns, optical phenomenon is a hypernym of fringe; that is, optical phenomenon is a word with a broader meaning than fringe:
  • fringe: one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
  • optical phenomenon: a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
fringe (noun) optical phenomenon (noun)
an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
a social group holding marginal or extreme views
a part of the city far removed from the center
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
the outside boundary or surface of something
fringe (verb) optical phenomenon (verb)
decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
adorn with a fringe
Difference between fringe and optical phenomenon

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