macula vs patch

macula and patch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
macula	Yes	No	No	No
patch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, patch is a hypernym of macula; that is, patch 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
patch: a small contrasting part of something

Other hypernyms of macula include dapple, fleck, maculation, speckle, spot.

As nouns, patch is a hypernym of macula; that is, patch 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
patch: a small contrasting part of something

Other hypernyms of macula include dapple, fleck, maculation, speckle, spot.

macula (noun)	patch (noun)
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision	a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases	sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field	a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
	a connection intended to be used for a limited time
	a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
	a small contrasting part of something
	a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
	a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

macula (verb)	patch (verb)
	mend by putting a patch on
	repair by adding pieces
	to join or unite the pieces of
	provide with a patch; also used metaphorically