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Stipulate vs Spatula - What's the difference?

stipulate | spatula |

As a verb stipulate

is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

As an adjective stipulate

is (botany) having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.

As a noun spatula is

a kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting or stirring food.

stipulate

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Verb

(stipulat)
  • To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  • To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  • To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
    • Derived terms
    * stipulated * stipulation * stipulative

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
    • Antonyms
    * exstipulate

    spatula

    English

    Noun

  • A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting or stirring food.
  • (North America) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.
  • (dated) A palette knife.
  • (chemistry) A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.

    • Synonyms

    * (kitchen utensil for turning and lifting) fish slice, turner * (kitchen utensil for scraping) scraper, dough scraper

    Derived terms

    * spatular * spatulous

    Related terms

    * spatulate