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inoculate vs impregnate

impregnate vs inoculate

inoculate and impregnate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inoculate No No Yes No
impregnate No No Yes No
As verbs, impregnate is a hypernym of inoculate; that is, impregnate is a word with a broader meaning than inoculate:
  • inoculate: impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune
  • impregnate: fertilize and cause to grow
inoculate (verb) impregnate (verb)
perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation make pregnant
insert a bud for propagation fertilize and cause to grow
impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune infuse or fill completely
introduce a microorganism into fill, as with a certain quality
introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
Difference between inoculate and impregnate

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