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rib vs anatomical structure

anatomical structure vs rib

rib and anatomical structure both are nouns.

rib is a verb but anatomical structure is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib Yes No Yes No
anatomical structure Yes No No No
As nouns, anatomical structure is a hypernym of rib; that is, anatomical structure is a word with a broader meaning than rib:
  • rib: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
  • anatomical structure: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
Other hypernyms of rib include bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure.
rib (noun) anatomical structure (noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib (verb) anatomical structure (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between rib and anatomical structure

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