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sensation vs sound

sound vs sensation

sensation and sound both are nouns.

sensation is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

sensation is not a verb while sound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sensation Yes No No No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, sound is a hyponym of sensation; that is, sound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sensation:
  • sensation: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
  • sound: the subjective sensation of hearing something
Other hyponyms of sensation include limen, threshold, masking, vision, visual sensation, odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation, auditory sensation, synaesthesia, synesthesia, subception, subliminal perception.
sensation (noun) sound (noun)
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
the faculty through which the external world is apprehended the subjective sensation of hearing something
a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest the audible part of a transmitted signal
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
a state of widespread public excitement and interest the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
sensation (adjective) sound (adjective)
financially secure and safe
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
complete; thorough
(of sleep) deep and complete
in excellent physical condition
exercising or showing good judgment
free from moral defect
vigorous or severe
having legal efficacy or force
logically valid
sensation (verb) sound (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a certain noise or sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
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