composite vs whole

whole vs composite

composite and whole both are nouns.

composite and whole both are adjectives.

composite is not an adverb while whole is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
composite	Yes	Yes	No	No
whole	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, whole is a hypernym of composite; that is, whole is a word with a broader meaning than composite:

composite: a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
whole: all of something including all its component elements or parts

composite (noun)	whole (noun)
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts	an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers	all of something including all its component elements or parts

composite (adjective)	whole (adjective)
of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae	including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
consisting of separate interconnected parts	(of siblings) having the same parents
	exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
	acting together as a single undiversified whole
	not injured or harmed

composite (adverb)	whole (adverb)
	to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

Difference between composite and whole

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