The difference between Areal and Spatial
When used as adjectives, areal means of or pertaining to an area, whereas spatial means pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
check bellow for the other definitions of Areal and Spatial
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Areal as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to an area.
Examples:
"areal [[interstice]]s — the areas or spaces inclosed by the reticulate vessels of leaves"
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Spatial as an adjective:
Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
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Spatial as an adjective (uncommon):
Pertaining to (outer) space.