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measles vs German measles

German measles vs measles

measles and German measles both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
measles Yes No No No
German measles Yes No No No
As nouns, German measles is a hyponym of measles; that is, German measles is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than measles:
  • measles: an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
  • German measles: a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
Other hyponyms of measles include epidemic roseola, rubella, three-day measles.
measles (noun) German measles (noun)
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
Difference between measles and German measles

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