itch vs skin sensation
skin sensation vs itchitch and skin sensation both are nouns.
itch is a verb but skin sensation is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| itch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| skin sensation | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
skin sensation is a hypernym of
itch; that is, skin sensation is a
word with a broader meaning than itch:
- itch: an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
- skin sensation: a sensation localized on the skin
Other hypernyms of itch include
cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation.
| itch (noun) | skin sensation (noun) |
|---|---|
| an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch | a sensation localized on the skin |
| a strong restless desire | |
| a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation |
| itch (verb) | skin sensation (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a strong desire or urge to do something | |
| have or perceive an itch | |
| scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | |
| cause to perceive an itch |
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