impression vs fissure

fissure vs impression

impression and fissure both are nouns.

impression is not a verb while fissure is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
impression	Yes	No	No	No
fissure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fissure is a hyponym of impression; that is, fissure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impression:

impression: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
fissure: a long narrow depression in a surface

Other hyponyms of impression include dimple, channel, groove, dimple, dip, dent, incision, prick, scratch, slit, droop, sag, crease, crinkle, furrow, line, seam, wrinkle, chap, crack, cranny, crevice.

impression (noun)	fissure (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person	(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another	a long narrow cleft
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster	a long narrow depression in a surface
an outward appearance
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
a clear and telling mental image
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
all the copies of a work printed at one time
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

impression (verb)	fissure (verb)
	break into fissures or fine cracks

Difference between impression and fissure

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