The diaphragm is a muscle.
Source: tatoeba (1671751)
Diaphragm
/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/
Synonyms for "diaphragm" (145 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (44)
Related words (72)
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Show 46 more words
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abdomen, abomasum, acoustical network, aperture, apertures.
- Sentence evidence is available for diaphragm, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "diaphragm".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "diaphragm"
Keep "diaphragm" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "diaphragm" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "diaphragm", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "diaphragm" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesanatomical structurebarrier methodbirth control devicecomponentcontraceptivecontraceptive devicedevice partdiscdiskmechanical devicemedical devicemembranemusclemuscle systemmuscular structuremusculature
Showing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
11 entriesautomatic diaphragmcentral tendoncostal diaphragmcrural diaphragmlatex diaphragmmanual diaphragmpump diaphragmsilicone diaphragmspeaker diaphragmsternal diaphragmvalve diaphragm
Collocations
6 entriescamera diaphragmdiaphragm musclediaphragm pumpdiaphragm sealdiaphragmatic herniarespiratory diaphragm
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
23 translations across 19 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- мембра́на noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Catalan
1 entries- diafragma noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Danish
1 entries- membran noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Dutch
2 entries- diafragma noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
- membraan noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Finnish
1 entries- kalvo noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
French
1 entries- membrane noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
German
1 entries- Membran noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Irish
1 entries- scannán noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Italian
1 entries- diaframma noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Korean
2 entries- 가로막 noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
- 격막 noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Macedonian
1 entries- мембра́на noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Māori
1 entries- kiri tōiri noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- membran noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- membran noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Portuguese
1 entries- diafragma noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Romanian
2 entries- diafragmă noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
- membrană noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Russian
2 entries- диафра́гма noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
- мембра́на noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Spanish
1 entries- diafragma noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Swedish
1 entries- membran noun (mechanics: flexible membrane)
Sample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm.
Source: tatoeba (9032557)
She and her boyfriend found his mother's diaphragm in a little pouch in the bedside table.
Source: tatoeba (9496276)
A cat's purr is generated by the diaphragm.
Source: tatoeba (10823239)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "diaphragm"?
Closest matches include abdomen, abomasum, acoustical network, aperture, apertures.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "diaphragm"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.