spike vs inflorescence

inflorescence vs spike

spike and inflorescence both are nouns.

spike is a verb but inflorescence is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spike	Yes	No	Yes	No
inflorescence	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, inflorescence is a hypernym of spike; that is, inflorescence is a word with a broader meaning than spike:

spike: (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
inflorescence: the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk

spike (noun)	inflorescence (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk
a large stout nail	the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a transient variation in voltage or current
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

spike (verb)	inflorescence (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
bring forth a spike or spikes
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of

Difference between spike and inflorescence

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