What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pultaceous
Example
The overripe banana had a pultaceous texture. [pultaceous: adjective]
Example
The cooked vegetables were so overdone that they became pultaceous. [pultaceous: adjective]
pulpy
Example
The orange juice was pulpy and had bits of fruit in it. [pulpy: adjective]
Example
The papaya was ripe and had a sweet, pulpy flesh. [pulpy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pulpy is more commonly used than pultaceous in everyday language, and is more versatile in its application.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pultaceous and pulpy?
Pultaceous is a more formal term than pulpy, and is typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
