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oscitance vs yawning

yawning vs oscitance

oscitance and yawning both are nouns.

oscitance is not an adjective while yawning is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oscitance Yes No No No
yawning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, oscitance and yawning are synonyms defined as:
  • oscitance and yawning: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Other synonyms of oscitance include oscitancy, yawn.
oscitance (noun) yawning (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
oscitance (adjective) yawning (adjective)
showing lack of attention or boredom
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
Difference between oscitance and yawning

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