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fetus vs baby

baby vs fetus

fetus and baby both are nouns.

fetus is not a verb while baby is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fetus Yes No No No
baby Yes No Yes No
As nouns, baby is a hyponym of fetus; that is, baby is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fetus:
  • fetus: an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
  • baby: an unborn child; a human fetus
Other hyponyms of fetus include monster, teras, abortus.
fetus (noun) baby (noun)
an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal a project of personal concern to someone
a very young mammal
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)
an immature childish person
an unborn child; a human fetus
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
fetus (verb) baby (verb)
treat with excessive indulgence
Difference between fetus and baby

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