Definitions
- Referring to the gas that is expelled through the rectum or anus. - Talking about the air that is swallowed and released through belching. - Describing the gas that is produced in the digestive system as a result of normal bodily processes.
- Referring to the condition of having excessive gas in the digestive system. - Talking about the act of passing gas through the rectum or anus. - Describing the discomfort or pain associated with bloating or gas buildup in the digestive system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to gas in the digestive system.
- 2Both words are related to bodily functions.
- 3Both words can cause discomfort or embarrassment.
- 4Both words can be used in medical contexts.
- 5Both words are associated with the digestive system.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Flatus refers specifically to the gas that is expelled through the rectum or anus, while flatulence refers to the condition of having excessive gas in the digestive system.
- 2Usage: Flatus is less commonly used than flatulence in everyday language.
- 3Formality: Flatus is more formal than flatulence.
- 4Connotation: Flatus is more clinical and technical, while flatulence is more colloquial and informal.
- 5Focus: Flatus emphasizes the gas itself, while flatulence emphasizes the discomfort or condition associated with the gas.
Remember this!
Flatus and flatulence are synonyms that refer to gas in the digestive system. However, flatus specifically refers to the gas that is expelled through the rectum or anus, while flatulence refers to the condition of having excessive gas in the digestive system. Flatus is more formal and clinical, while flatulence is more colloquial and informal.
