Non-Avian

Pronunciation: /nɑn ˈeɪviən/

Definitions of non-avian

adjective describing something that is not related to birds

Example Sentences

A1 Non-avian animals include fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

A2 Non-avian dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

B1 The non-avian population of the island has been steadily increasing.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of non-avian species in the region.

C1 The non-avian ecosystem of the Arctic is complex and diverse.

C2 Conservation efforts are focused on protecting non-avian wildlife in the area.

Examples of non-avian in a Sentence

formal Non-avian dinosaurs were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates of the Mesozoic era.

informal Did you know that non-avian dinosaurs were actually covered in feathers?

slang Those non-avian creatures were pretty badass, huh?

figurative The non-avian species ruled the prehistoric world with their massive size and strength.

Grammatical Forms of non-avian

• past tense: was not avian
• plural: non-avians
• comparative: more non-avian
• superlative: most non-avian
• present tense: is non-avian
• future tense: will be non-avian
• perfect tense: has been non-avian
• continuous tense: is being non-avian
• singular: non-avian
• positive degree: non-avian
• infinitive: to be non-avian
• gerund: being non-avian
• participle: non-avian

Origin and Evolution of non-avian

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'non-avian' originates from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the term 'avian' referring to birds.

Evolution of the word: The term 'non-avian' was first used in the 19th century to specifically differentiate between birds (avian) and other animals or organisms that are not birds. It has since become a common term in the field of biology and ornithology to describe organisms that are not birds.