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hunger vs undernourishment

undernourishment vs hunger

hunger and undernourishment both are nouns.

hunger is a verb but undernourishment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hunger Yes No Yes No
undernourishment Yes No No No
As nouns, undernourishment is a hyponym of hunger; that is, undernourishment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hunger:
  • hunger: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
  • undernourishment: not having enough food to develop or function normally
hunger (noun) undernourishment (noun)
strong desire for something (not food or drink) not having enough food to develop or function normally
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
hunger (verb) undernourishment (verb)
be hungry; go without food
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
feel the need to eat
Difference between hunger and undernourishment

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