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undernourishment vs hunger

hunger vs undernourishment

undernourishment and hunger both are nouns.

undernourishment is not a verb while hunger is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undernourishment Yes No No No
hunger Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hunger is a hypernym of undernourishment; that is, hunger is a word with a broader meaning than undernourishment:
  • undernourishment: not having enough food to develop or function normally
  • hunger: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
Other hypernyms of undernourishment include hungriness.
undernourishment (noun) hunger (noun)
not having enough food to develop or function normally strong desire for something (not food or drink)
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
undernourishment (verb) hunger (verb)
be hungry; go without food
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
feel the need to eat
Difference between undernourishment and hunger

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