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cerate vs unction

unction vs cerate

cerate and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cerate Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unction is a hypernym of cerate; that is, unction is a word with a broader meaning than cerate:
  • cerate: a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
  • unction: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of cerate include balm, ointment, salve, unguent.
cerate (noun) unction (noun)
a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
smug self-serving earnestness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Difference between cerate and unction

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