vegetate vs vegetative

vegetate is not an adjective while vegetative is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vegetate	No	No	Yes	No
vegetative	No	Yes	No	No

vegetate (adjective)	vegetative (adjective)
	composed of vegetation or plants
	of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
	(of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes
	relating to involuntary bodily functions

vegetate (verb)	vegetative (verb)
engage in passive relaxation
propagate asexually
grow like a plant
produce vegetation
establish vegetation on
grow or spread abnormally
lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind