Carnivorous

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːrˈnɪvərəs/

Definitions of carnivorous

adjective relating to or characteristic of a carnivore, an animal that feeds on flesh

Example Sentences

A1 Lions are carnivorous animals.

A2 Some birds are carnivorous and eat insects.

B1 Carnivorous plants obtain nutrients by trapping and digesting insects.

B2 The T-Rex is one of the most famous carnivorous dinosaurs.

C1 Carnivorous animals have specialized teeth for tearing meat.

C2 The cheetah is a carnivorous mammal known for its speed and agility.

Examples of carnivorous in a Sentence

formal Carnivorous animals primarily feed on meat for their sustenance.

informal Lions and tigers are examples of carnivorous animals that only eat meat.

slang My friend is such a carnivorous eater, he can't go a day without having a steak.

figurative His carnivorous appetite for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

Grammatical Forms of carnivorous

• past tense: carnivored
• plural: carnivores
• comparative: more carnivorous
• superlative: most carnivorous
• present tense: carnivores
• future tense: will be carnivorous
• perfect tense: have been carnivorous
• continuous tense: are being carnivorous
• singular: carnivorous
• positive degree: carnivorous
• infinitive: to be carnivorous
• gerund: carnivoring
• participle: carnivoring

Origin and Evolution of carnivorous

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'carnivorous' originated from the Latin word 'carnivorus', which is derived from 'caro' meaning flesh and 'vorare' meaning to devour.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe animals that feed on flesh, the term 'carnivorous' has evolved to also include plants that obtain nutrients by trapping and digesting animals or insects.