What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Enlightening vs Lightening - What's the difference?

enlightening | lightening |

As verbs the difference between enlightening and lightening

is that enlightening is while lightening is .

As a noun lightening is

(medicine) the sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour.

enlightening

English

Verb

(head)

    • lightening

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medicine) The sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour
  • (nautical) The removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft