What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
multivorous
Example
Bears are considered multivorous animals because they eat both plants and animals. [multivorous: adjective]
Example
The bird's multivorous diet includes seeds, insects, and small animals. [multivorous: adjective]
omnivorous
Example
Humans are omnivorous creatures because we eat both meat and vegetables. [omnivorous: adjective]
Example
Pigs are known for their omnivorous diet, which includes roots, fruits, and insects. [omnivorous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Omnivorous is a more common word than multivorous and is widely used in scientific literature and everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between multivorous and omnivorous?
Both multivorous and omnivorous are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
