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intumescence vs lump

lump vs intumescence

intumescence and lump both are nouns.

intumescence is not a verb while lump is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intumescence Yes No No No
lump Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lump is a hypernym of intumescence; that is, lump is a word with a broader meaning than intumescence:
  • intumescence: swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
  • lump: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Other hypernyms of intumescence include puffiness, swelling.
intumescence (noun) lump (noun)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) a compact mass
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion) a large piece of something without definite shape
an awkward stupid person
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
intumescence (verb) lump (verb)
group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
put together indiscriminately
Difference between intumescence and lump

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