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propagate vs inoculate

inoculate vs propagate

propagate and inoculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propagate No No Yes No
inoculate No No Yes No
As verbs, inoculate is a hyponym of propagate; that is, inoculate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propagate:
  • propagate: cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
  • inoculate: insert a bud for propagation
propagate (verb) inoculate (verb)
multiply sexually or asexually perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation
cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering insert a bud for propagation
cause to become widely known impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune
transmit introduce a microorganism into
transmit or cause to broaden or spread introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
become distributed or widespread
travel through the air
transmit from one generation to the next
Difference between propagate and inoculate

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