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swelling vs enlargement

enlargement vs swelling

swelling and enlargement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swelling Yes No No No
enlargement Yes No No No
As nouns, enlargement is a hypernym of swelling; that is, enlargement is a word with a broader meaning than swelling:
  • swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
  • enlargement: the state of being enlarged
Other hypernyms of swelling include symptom.
swelling (noun) enlargement (noun)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings a photographic print that has been enlarged
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement a discussion that provides additional information
the state of being enlarged
Difference between swelling and enlargement

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