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Vegetize vs Vegetive - What's the difference?

vegetize | vegetive |

As a verb vegetize

is to be in vegetative state, usually figuratively.

As an adjective vegetive is

(obsolete) vegetable.

As a noun vegetive is

(obsolete) vegetable.

vegetize

English

Verb

(vegetiz)
  • To be in vegetative state, usually figuratively.
    • I was vegetizing in front of the TV after a tough week.
  • To put into a vegetative state, usually figuratively.
    • Watching daytime television could vegetize anyone.

    Synonyms

    * vegetate

    vegetive

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) vegetable

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) vegetable
    • Hence vegetives receive their fragrant birth, / And clothe the naked bosom of the earth. — Sandys.