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leaf vs compound leaf

compound leaf vs leaf

leaf and compound leaf both are nouns.

leaf is a verb but compound leaf is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leaf Yes No Yes No
compound leaf Yes No No No
As nouns, compound leaf is a hyponym of leaf; that is, compound leaf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leaf:
  • leaf: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
  • compound leaf: a leaf composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk
Other hyponyms of leaf include cataphyll, floral leaf, dandelion green, pitcher, sporophyl, sporophyll, blade, leaf blade, amplexicaul leaf, greenery, verdure, leaflet, frond, pad, scale, scale leaf, betel, betel leaf, fig leaf, simple leaf, entire leaf, crenate leaf, serrate leaf, dentate leaf, emarginate leaf, erose leaf, runcinate leaf, lobed leaf, parallel-veined leaf, parted leaf, prickly-edged leaf, rosette.
leaf (noun) compound leaf (noun)
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) a leaf composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leaf (verb) compound leaf (verb)
produce leaves, of plants
turn over pages
look through a book or other written material
Difference between leaf and compound leaf

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