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shattering vs breakage

breakage vs shattering

shattering and breakage both are nouns.

shattering is an adjective but breakage is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shattering Yes Yes No No
breakage Yes No No No
As nouns, breakage is a hypernym of shattering; that is, breakage is a word with a broader meaning than shattering:
  • shattering: the act of breaking something into small pieces
  • breakage: the act of breaking something
Other hypernyms of shattering include break, breaking.
shattering (noun) breakage (noun)
the act of breaking something into small pieces the act of breaking something
reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use
the quantity broken
shattering (adjective) breakage (adjective)
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
Difference between shattering and breakage

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