squint vs abnormality

abnormality vs squint

squint and abnormality both are nouns.

squint is an adjective but abnormality is not an adjective.

squint is a verb but abnormality is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squint	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
abnormality	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, abnormality is a hypernym of squint; that is, abnormality is a word with a broader meaning than squint:

squint: abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
abnormality: an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

Other hypernyms of squint include abnormalcy.

squint (noun)	abnormality (noun)
the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed	behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes	marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal
	retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
	an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

squint (adjective)	abnormality (adjective)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

squint (verb)	abnormality (verb)
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus

Difference between squint and abnormality

Words related to "abnormality"

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