Monitor Lizard

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnɪtər ˈlɪzərd/

Definitions of monitor lizard

noun a large lizard of the genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, typically having a long neck, tail, and strong claws

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a monitor lizard at the zoo.

A2 The monitor lizard basked in the sun to warm up.

B1 The monitor lizard is a carnivorous reptile that can grow quite large.

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

C1 The monitor lizard's powerful jaws make it an efficient predator.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of monitor lizards from destruction.

Examples of monitor lizard in a Sentence

formal The biologist observed the monitor lizard in its natural habitat.

informal I saw a huge monitor lizard while hiking in the jungle.

slang Dude, that monitor lizard was massive!

figurative The monitor lizard of bureaucracy slowly crept through the office, causing chaos wherever it went.

Grammatical Forms of monitor lizard

• past tense: monitored
• plural: monitor lizards
• comparative: more monitor lizard
• superlative: most monitor lizard
• present tense: monitor lizard
• future tense: will monitor lizard
• perfect tense: have monitored
• continuous tense: is monitoring
• singular: monitor lizard
• positive degree: monitor lizard
• infinitive: to monitor lizard
• gerund: monitor lizarding
• participle: monitor lizarded

Origin and Evolution of monitor lizard

First Known Use: 1752 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'monitor lizard' originated from the Portuguese word 'monitor', which was derived from the Latin word 'monere' meaning 'to warn or advise'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe large lizards believed to have the ability to warn of danger, the term 'monitor lizard' has evolved to specifically refer to the genus Varanus, a group of large lizards found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.