mammalian — relating to or characteristic of mammals
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of mammals
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈmeɪliən/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's the CEO of all mammalian creatures in the neighborhood.
- The mammalian brain is incredibly complex and adaptable.
- Scientists study mammalian behavior to understand social structures.
mammalian
ADJECTIVE[/məˈmeɪliən/]
relating to or characteristic of mammals
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'mammalia', meaning 'animals possessing breasts' or 'breast-bearing creatures'. The term originates from Latin 'mamma' (breast), which became the scientific taxonomic name for the class of animals that nurse their young with milk.
Breakdown
mammal (from Latin mamma, breast) + -ian (suffix denoting belonging to or characteristic of). The suffix -ian converts the noun 'mammal' into an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to mammals'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's the CEO of all mammalian creatures in the neighborhood.”
“The mammalian brain is incredibly complex and adaptable.”
“Scientists study mammalian behavior to understand social structures.”
“Even my hamster shows typical mammalian parenting instincts when protecting her babies.”
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