Accipiter

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.sɪ.pɪ.tər/

Definitions of accipiter

noun a genus of birds of prey that includes various hawks and goshawks

Example Sentences

A1 An accipiter is a type of bird of prey.

A2 Accipiters have sharp talons for catching prey.

B1 The accipiter soared gracefully through the sky in search of food.

B2 Birdwatchers often try to spot accipiters in the wild.

C1 Accipiters are known for their agility and speed when hunting.

C2 The accipiter's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances.

Examples of accipiter in a Sentence

formal The accipiter is a genus of birds of prey that includes various species of hawks and eagles.

informal I saw an accipiter swooping down to catch its prey while I was hiking.

slang That accipiter is one fierce bird, always on the hunt for food.

figurative His sharp eyes and quick movements were likened to that of an accipiter in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of accipiter

• past tense: accipitum
• plural: accipiters
• comparative: more accipiter
• superlative: most accipiter
• present tense: accipit
• future tense: will accipit
• perfect tense: has accipit
• continuous tense: is accipiting
• singular: accipiter
• positive degree: accipiter
• infinitive: to accipit
• gerund: accipiting
• participle: accipited

Origin and Evolution of accipiter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accipiter' originates from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to refer to a bird of prey, specifically a hawk or falcon, the term 'accipiter' has retained its meaning in ornithology while also being used in a broader sense to describe birds of prey in general.