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pressure vs overpressure

overpressure vs pressure

pressure and overpressure both are nouns.

pressure is a verb but overpressure is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pressure Yes No Yes No
overpressure Yes No No No
As nouns, overpressure is a hyponym of pressure; that is, overpressure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pressure:
  • pressure: the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
  • overpressure: a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
Other hyponyms of pressure include barometric pressure, compartment pressure, sea-level pressure.
pressure (noun) overpressure (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
a force that compels
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
the state of demanding notice or attention
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
pressure (verb) overpressure (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
exert pressure on someone through threats
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