areal vs area

areal is not a noun while area is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
areal	No	Yes	No	No
area	Yes	No	No	No

areal (noun)	area (noun)
	a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
	the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
	a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
	a subject of study
	a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
	a particular environment or walk of life

areal (adjective)	area (adjective)
of or relating to or involving an area