polydipsia vs thirst
thirst vs polydipsiapolydipsia and thirst both are nouns.
polydipsia is not a verb while thirst is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| polydipsia | Yes | No | No | No |
| thirst | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
thirst is a hypernym of
polydipsia; that is, thirst is a
word with a broader meaning than polydipsia:
- polydipsia: excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
- thirst: a physiological need to drink
Other hypernyms of polydipsia include
thirstiness.
| polydipsia (noun) | thirst (noun) |
|---|---|
| excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction) | strong desire for something (not food or drink) |
| a physiological need to drink |
| polydipsia (verb) | thirst (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | |
| feel the need to drink |
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