Quadruped

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑː.drə.pɛd/

Definitions of quadruped

noun A four-footed animal

Example Sentences

A1 A quadruped is an animal that walks on four legs.

A2 My dog is a quadruped and loves to run in the park.

B1 Horses are examples of quadrupeds that are commonly used for riding and pulling carts.

B2 The zoo has a variety of quadrupeds, including lions, tigers, and bears.

C1 Scientists study the biomechanics of quadrupeds to understand how they move efficiently.

C2 The evolution of quadrupeds from fish to land animals is a fascinating topic in biology.

Examples of quadruped in a Sentence

formal The quadruped walked gracefully across the meadow.

informal I saw a cute little quadruped playing in the park.

slang Check out that cool quadruped running around the neighborhood!

figurative The team worked together like a well-oiled quadruped machine.

Grammatical Forms of quadruped

• plural: quadrupeds
• comparative: more quadruped
• superlative: most quadruped
• present tense: quadrupeds
• future tense: will quadruped
• perfect tense: have quadruped
• continuous tense: is quadrupeding
• singular: quadruped
• positive degree: quadruped
• infinitive: to quadruped
• gerund: quadrupeding
• participle: quadruped

Origin and Evolution of quadruped

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quadruped' originated from the Latin word 'quadrupes', which is a combination of 'quadri-' meaning 'four' and 'pes' meaning 'foot'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to animals with four feet, the term 'quadruped' has evolved to encompass any four-legged creature, including mammals, reptiles, and insects.