Difference between Deliquium and Faint

What is the difference between Deliquium and Faint?

Deliquium as a noun is liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air while Faint as a noun is the act of fainting.

Deliquium

Part of speech: noun

Definition: liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air an abrupt loss of consciousness usually caused an insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting a languid, maudlin mood an abrupt absence of sunlight, e.g. caused by an eclipse

Faint

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of fainting.The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed.Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible; weak; as, a faint color, or sound.Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint resistance.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lose consciousness. Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).

Example sentence: Growing old on screen is not for the faint of heart.

We hope you now know whether to use Deliquium or Faint in your sentence.

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