sound vs sensation

sensation vs sound

sound and sensation both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but sensation is not an adjective.

sound is a verb but sensation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
sensation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, sensation is a hypernym of sound; that is, sensation is a word with a broader meaning than sound:

sound: the subjective sensation of hearing something
sensation: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

Other hypernyms of sound include aesthesis, esthesis, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression.

sound (noun)	sensation (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause	an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
the subjective sensation of hearing something	the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
the audible part of a transmitted signal	a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language	someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
the sudden occurrence of an audible event	a state of widespread public excitement and interest
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

sound (adjective)	sensation (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

sound (verb)	sensation (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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