Definitions
- Referring to the reproductive cell of a female bird or reptile. - Talking about a food item that is commonly eaten and used in cooking. - Describing a shape that is oval or round, similar to an egg.
- Referring to the early stage of development of a fertilized egg in animals. - Talking about a developing organism before it is born or hatched. - Describing a concept or idea that is in its early stages of development.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the beginning stages of something.
- 2Both words can refer to a developing organism.
- 3Both words have scientific and biological connotations.
- 4Both words can be used in a metaphorical sense.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Egg serves as a reproductive cell or food item, while embryo is a developing organism.
- 2Size: Egg is typically larger than embryo.
- 3Shape: Egg is oval or round, while embryo can take on various shapes depending on the organism.
- 4Connotation: Egg is associated with food and reproduction, while embryo is associated with biology and development.
Remember this!
While both egg and embryo relate to the beginning stages of something, they differ in their origin, function, size, shape, and connotation. Egg refers specifically to the reproductive cell of a female bird or reptile, while embryo refers to the early stage of development of a fertilized egg in animals. Egg serves as a reproductive cell or food item, while embryo is a developing organism.
