foliate vs number

number vs foliate

foliate is not a noun while number is a noun.

foliate is an adjective but number is not an adjective.

foliate and number both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
foliate	No	Yes	Yes	No
number	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, number is a hypernym of foliate; that is, number is a word with a broader meaning than foliate:

foliate: number the pages of a book or manuscript
number: give numbers to

foliate (noun)	number (noun)
	an item of clothing
	the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
	a clothing measurement
	one of a series published periodically
	a symbol used to represent a number
	a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
	the number is used in calling a particular telephone
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
	a numbered item in a series
	a select company of people
	a concept of quantity involving zero and units

foliate (adjective)	number (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)	number (verb)
grow leaves	place a limit on the number of
number the pages of a book or manuscript	determine the number or amount of
coat or back with metal foil	enumerate
hammer into thin flat foils	give numbers to
decorate with leaves	add up in number or quantity
	put into a group

Difference between foliate and number

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