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macula vs dapple

dapple vs macula

macula and dapple both are nouns.

macula is not a verb while dapple is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
macula Yes No No No
dapple Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dapple is a hypernym of macula; that is, dapple is a word with a broader meaning than macula:
  • macula: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
  • dapple: a small contrasting part of something
Other hypernyms of macula include fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot.
As nouns, dapple is a hypernym of macula; that is, dapple is a word with a broader meaning than macula:
  • macula: a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
  • dapple: a small contrasting part of something
Other hypernyms of macula include fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot.
macula (noun) dapple (noun)
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision a small contrasting part of something
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
macula (verb) dapple (verb)
colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
Difference between macula and dapple

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