Agama

Pronunciation: /əˈɡɑːmə/

Definitions of agama

noun a member of a group of Hindu scriptures

Example Sentences

A1 An agama is a type of lizard found in Africa and Asia.

A2 The agama changed its color to blend in with its surroundings.

B1 The agama basks in the sun to regulate its body temperature.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of agamas in their natural habitat.

C1 The agama's mating rituals are a fascinating subject for biologists.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the agama species from extinction.

Examples of agama in a Sentence

formal The agama lizard is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.

informal I saw an agama chilling on a rock during my hike.

slang Check out that cool agama sunbathing over there.

figurative Her colorful personality was like an agama lizard, always brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of agama

• past tense: agamaed
• plural: agamas
• comparative: more agama
• superlative: most agama
• present tense: agamas
• future tense: will agama
• perfect tense: have agamaed
• continuous tense: is agamaing
• singular: agama
• positive degree: agama
• infinitive: to agama
• gerund: agamaing
• participle: agamaed

Origin and Evolution of agama

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agama' originated from the Greek word 'agamai' which means 'to lead'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'agama' evolved to refer to a genus of lizards in the family Agamidae, particularly those found in Africa and Asia.