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foliate vs foliage

foliage vs foliate

foliate is not a noun while foliage is a noun.

foliate is an adjective but foliage is not an adjective.

foliate is a verb but foliage is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foliate No Yes Yes No
foliage Yes No No No
foliate (noun) foliage (noun)
(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
foliate (adjective) foliage (adjective)
ornamented with foliage or foils
(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves
(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
foliate (verb) foliage (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
Difference between foliate and foliage

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