What is the difference between HUMERUS and HUMOROUS? (Besides the spellings) Thanks!!

Humerus I think is a bone and humorous is funny.

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The words "humerus" and "humorous" are spelled differently and have different meanings.

The word "humerus" is a noun that refers to the long bone in the upper arm or forelimb of humans or other primates. It is located between the shoulder and the elbow.

To remember the meaning of "humerus," you can break it down into syllables: "hu-me-rus." You can associate it with the word "arm" because the humerus bone is a crucial part of the arm's structure.

On the other hand, "humorous" is an adjective that describes something as funny, amusing, or causing laughter. It refers to the quality or characteristic of being humorous.

To remember the meaning of "humorous," you can break it down into syllables: "hu-mor-ous." You can associate it with the word "humor" because both words have the same root.

So, in summary, the main difference between "humerus" and "humorous" is that "humerus" is a bone in the arm, while "humorous" describes something that is funny.