What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
seminivorous
Example
The sparrow is a seminivorous bird that eats both seeds and insects. [seminivorous: adjective]
Example
The omnivorous diet of the bear includes both meat and seeds. [seminivorous: adjective]
granivorous
Example
The finch is a granivorous bird that feeds exclusively on seeds. [granivorous: adjective]
Example
The granivorous diet of the quail consists mainly of seeds. [granivorous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Granivorous is a more commonly used term than seminivorous in scientific and academic contexts. Seminivorous is a less common term that may be used in more casual or general contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between seminivorous and granivorous?
Both seminivorous and granivorous are technical terms that are more likely to be used in formal or scientific contexts.
