Homo Sapiens

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmoʊ ˈseɪpiənz/

Definitions of Homo sapiens

noun Homo sapiens

Example Sentences

A1 Homo sapiens are the species to which modern humans belong.

A2 Homo sapiens have evolved over millions of years.

B1 Scientists believe that Homo sapiens originated in Africa.

B2 Homo sapiens have a complex social structure compared to other species.

C1 The cognitive abilities of Homo sapiens have allowed them to dominate the planet.

C2 Homo sapiens are capable of advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Examples of Homo sapiens in a Sentence

formal Homo sapiens is the scientific name for modern humans.

informal Did you know that we, Homo sapiens, share about 99% of our DNA with chimpanzees?

slang Yo, Homo sapiens are the top dogs on this planet.

figurative As Homo sapiens, we are the masters of our own destiny.

Grammatical Forms of Homo sapiens

• past tense: evolved
• plural: Homo sapienses
• comparative: more Homo sapiens
• superlative: most Homo sapiens
• present tense: is Homo sapiens
• future tense: will be Homo sapiens
• perfect tense: has been Homo sapiens
• continuous tense: is being Homo sapiens
• singular: Homo sapiens
• positive degree: Homo sapiens
• infinitive: to be Homo sapiens
• gerund: being Homo sapiens
• participle: Homo sapiens

Origin and Evolution of Homo sapiens

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'Homo sapiens' originates from Latin, with 'homo' meaning 'human' and 'sapiens' meaning 'wise'. It was first used in scientific classification to describe modern humans.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Homo sapiens' has become the standard scientific term for modern humans, distinguishing them from other species in the Homo genus. The term has evolved to encompass not just physical characteristics but also cognitive abilities and cultural behaviors unique to modern humans.