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irregularity vs obstipation

obstipation vs irregularity

irregularity and obstipation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
irregularity Yes No No No
obstipation Yes No No No
As nouns, obstipation is a hyponym of irregularity; that is, obstipation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than irregularity:
  • irregularity: irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
  • obstipation: severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
Other hyponyms of irregularity include dyschezia, fecal impaction.
irregularity (noun) obstipation (noun)
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Difference between irregularity and obstipation

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