feline — relating to cats or other members of the cat family
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to cats or other members of the cat family
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːlaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother moves with feline stealth when sneaking cookies from the jar.
- The burglar's feline reflexes helped him avoid the security cameras.
- She stretched with feline elegance after her afternoon nap.
feline
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfiːlaɪn/]
relating to cats or other members of the cat family
A feline stretches lazily on the windowsill, watching pigeons with sharp focus.
Scholars try to define the feline divine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin feles, meaning 'cat,' a term used since ancient Roman times to refer to the domestic cat. The word entered English through Old French and Latin anatomical and zoological terminology.
Breakdown
feles (cat) + -ine (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), forming an adjective that means 'of, relating to, or resembling a cat.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother moves with feline stealth when sneaking cookies from the jar.”
“The burglar's feline reflexes helped him avoid the security cameras.”
“She stretched with feline elegance after her afternoon nap.”
“The zoo's feline section includes lions, tigers, and leopards.”
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