Caiman

Pronunciation: /kaɪˈmæn/

Definitions of caiman

noun a large aquatic reptile similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America

Example Sentences

A1 The caiman is a type of reptile.

A2 Caimans are often found in South American rivers and swamps.

B1 The biologist studied the behavior of the caiman in its natural habitat.

B2 Tourists can go on guided tours to see caimans up close.

C1 The conservation efforts have helped increase the population of caimans in the region.

C2 Researchers are conducting genetic studies to better understand the diversity of caiman species.

Examples of caiman in a Sentence

formal The caiman is a species of crocodilian reptile found in Central and South America.

informal I saw a caiman sunbathing by the river yesterday.

slang That caiman is one cool dude, just chilling in the water.

figurative The caiman in the room no one wants to talk about is the budget cuts.

Grammatical Forms of caiman

• plural: caimans
• comparative: more caiman
• superlative: most caiman
• present tense: caimans
• future tense: will caiman
• perfect tense: have caimanned
• continuous tense: are caimanning
• singular: caiman
• positive degree: caiman
• infinitive: to caiman
• gerund: caimanning
• participle: caimanned

Origin and Evolution of caiman

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Taino

Story behind the word: The word 'caiman' originates from the Spanish word 'caimán', which is derived from the Taino word 'kaiman', referring to the reptile.

Evolution of the word: The term 'caiman' has been used consistently to refer to the crocodilian reptile species found in Central and South America since its first known use in the late 16th century.