Accipitres

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.sɪ.pɪ.tɹiz/

Definitions of accipitres

noun a taxonomic group that comprises the diurnal birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, vultures, and falcons

Example Sentences

A1 Accipitres are birds of prey that hunt and feed on other animals.

A2 The accipitres include eagles, hawks, and falcons.

B1 Accipitres have sharp talons and beaks for catching and tearing apart their prey.

B2 Birdwatchers often study the behavior and habitats of accipitres in the wild.

C1 Accipitres play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling populations of small mammals and birds.

C2 The classification and taxonomy of accipitres have been studied extensively by ornithologists and researchers.

Examples of accipitres in a Sentence

formal Accipitres are a group of birds of prey that includes eagles, hawks, and vultures.

informal Have you ever seen those accipitres soaring high in the sky?

slang Those accipitres are some badass birds!

figurative His eyes were sharp like those of an accipitres, always on the lookout for opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of accipitres

plural

accipitres

comparative

more accipitres

superlative

most accipitres

present tense

accipitres

future tense

will accipitres

perfect tense

have accipitres

continuous tense

is accipitring

singular

accipitre

positive degree

accipitres

infinitive

to accipitre

gerund

accipitring

participle

acciptring

Origin and Evolution of accipitres

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accipitres' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to birds of prey, the term 'accipitres' has evolved to encompass a broader category of raptors in ornithology.