foliate vs foliaceous
foliaceous vs foliatefoliate and foliaceous both are adjectives.
foliate is a verb but foliaceous is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foliate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| foliaceous | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
foliate and foliaceous
are synonyms defined as:
- foliate and foliaceous: (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
Other synonyms of foliate include
foliated.
| foliate (adjective) | foliaceous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| ornamented with foliage or foils | of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant |
| (often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves | bearing numerous leaves |
| (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata | (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata |
| foliate (verb) | foliaceous (verb) |
|---|---|
| grow leaves | |
| number the pages of a book or manuscript | |
| coat or back with metal foil | |
| hammer into thin flat foils | |
| decorate with leaves |
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