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diaphragm Synonyms

Another word for diaphragm

Choosing another word for diaphragm depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A dome-shaped muscular and membranous partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity in mammals, playing a major role in breathing as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and inflates the lungs.

Usage Example

"The vocal coach taught the choir members how to breathe deeply from the midriff to project their voices."

Strong
midriff

• noun (Context 2)

A thin, flexible disk or membrane in an acoustic, mechanical, or optical instrument that vibrates to produce or transmit sound waves, regulates fluid pressure, or controls the aperture of a lens.

Usage Example

"Sound waves striking the microphone cause its sensitive metal membrane to vibrate and generate an electrical signal."

Strong
membrane
Weak
septum

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Diaphragm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/diaphragm
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