Omnivorous

Pronunciation: /ɑmˈnɪvərəs/

Definitions of omnivorous

adjective describing an organism that eats both plants and animals

Example Sentences

A1 I am an omnivorous eater, I enjoy both meat and vegetables.

A2 Bears are omnivorous animals, they eat both plants and animals.

B1 Humans are considered omnivorous because they can eat both meat and plants.

B2 The raccoon is an omnivorous creature, feeding on a variety of foods including fruits, insects, and small animals.

C1 The diet of an omnivorous species is diverse, consisting of both plant and animal matter.

C2 Omnivorous animals have evolved to have a wide range of food sources in order to survive in various environments.

Examples of omnivorous in a Sentence

formal The bear is an omnivorous animal, meaning it eats both plants and animals.

informal My friend considers himself an omnivorous eater because he enjoys a wide variety of foods.

slang I'm a total omnivore when it comes to snacks - I'll eat anything!

figurative Her omnivorous curiosity led her to explore a wide range of topics.

Grammatical Forms of omnivorous

• past tense: ate
• plural: omnivores
• comparative: more omnivorous
• superlative: most omnivorous
• present tense: is omnivorous
• future tense: will be omnivorous
• perfect tense: has been omnivorous
• continuous tense: is being omnivorous
• singular: omnivorous
• positive degree: omnivorous
• infinitive: to be omnivorous
• gerund: being omnivorous
• participle: omnivoring

Origin and Evolution of omnivorous

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'omnivorous' originated from the Latin word 'omnivorus', which is a combination of 'omni-' meaning all and 'vorare' meaning to devour.

Evolution of the word: The term 'omnivorous' has retained its original meaning of consuming both plant and animal matter, but it has also been extended to describe people who have diverse interests or tastes beyond just food.