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malnourishment vs hunger

hunger vs malnourishment

malnourishment and hunger both are nouns.

malnourishment is not a verb while hunger is a verb.

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

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