Quadrupedality

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Pronunciation: /kwɑːˌdrupəˈdæləti/

Definitions of quadrupedality

noun the quality or state of being a quadruped, an animal with four feet or legs

Example Sentences

A1 Dogs are known for their quadrupedality, walking on all fours.

A2 Many animals exhibit quadrupedality as their primary mode of movement.

B1 The evolution of quadrupedality in mammals allowed for greater speed and agility.

B2 Researchers study the biomechanics of quadrupedality to understand how animals move efficiently.

C1 The transition from quadrupedality to bipedalism in human ancestors marked a significant evolutionary milestone.

C2 Experts in comparative anatomy analyze the advantages and disadvantages of quadrupedality in different animal species.

Examples of quadrupedality in a Sentence

formal The study of quadrupedality in mammals is a fascinating area of research in biology.

informal My dog's quadrupedality makes him a great running companion.

slang I never realized how important quadrupedality was until I got a pet cat.

figurative The company's quadrupedality in the market helped them maintain a strong position against competitors.

Grammatical Forms of quadrupedality

past tense

quadrupedalized

plural

quadrupedalities

comparative

more quadrupedal

superlative

most quadrupedal

present tense

quadrupedalizes

future tense

will quadrupedalize

perfect tense

has quadrupedalized

continuous tense

is quadrupedalizing

singular

quadrupedality

positive degree

quadrupedal

infinitive

to quadrupedalize

gerund

quadrupedalizing

participle

quadrupedalized

Origin and Evolution of quadrupedality

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'quadrupedality' originates from the Latin word 'quadrupes' which means 'four-footed'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe animals that walk on four feet, the term 'quadrupedality' has evolved to also encompass the concept of quadrupedal locomotion in evolutionary biology and anthropology.