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macula vs speckle

speckle vs macula

macula and speckle both are nouns.

macula is not a verb while speckle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
macula Yes No No No
speckle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, speckle is a hypernym of macula; that is, speckle 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
  • speckle: a small contrasting part of something
Other hypernyms of macula include dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, spot.
As nouns, speckle is a hypernym of macula; that is, speckle 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
  • speckle: a small contrasting part of something
Other hypernyms of macula include dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, spot.
macula (noun) speckle (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) speckle (verb)
mark with small spots
produce a mottled effect
Difference between macula and speckle

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