-Aetus

Pronunciation: /ˈiːtəs/

Definitions of -aetus

noun a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, containing the eagles and certain other large birds of prey

Example Sentences

A1 The -aetus is a bird of prey that flies high in the sky.

A2 The golden -aetus is known for its majestic appearance and powerful talons.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the endangered -aetus species.

B2 Researchers have been studying the behavior of -aetus in their natural habitat.

C1 The -aetus population has been steadily increasing due to successful breeding programs.

C2 Experts have identified several subspecies of -aetus based on genetic analysis.

Examples of -aetus in a Sentence

formal The -aetus genus includes eagles, hawks, kites, and harriers.

informal I saw a huge -aetus bird flying in the sky yesterday.

slang That -aetus bird is so majestic, dude!

figurative Her spirit soared like a -aetus as she achieved her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of -aetus

• past tense: -aetus
• plural: -aeti
• comparative: -aetior
• superlative: -aetissimus
• present tense: -aet
• future tense: -aeturus
• perfect tense: -aetum
• continuous tense: -aetens
• singular: -aetus
• positive degree: -aetus
• infinitive: aetere
• gerund: aetendi
• participle: aetens

Origin and Evolution of -aetus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word '-aetus' originates from Latin, specifically from the word 'aetos' meaning eagle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the suffix '-aetus' has been used in English to denote a resemblance to or association with eagles, such as in the word 'aquilaetus' meaning eagle-like.