Reptile

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛpˌtaɪl/

Definitions of reptile

noun a cold-blooded vertebrate of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises

Example Sentences

A1 My brother has a pet reptile.

A2 Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.

B1 I visited the reptile exhibit at the zoo.

B2 The scientist studied the behavior of the reptile species.

C1 The conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered reptile species.

C2 Herpetologists study the evolutionary history of reptiles.

Examples of reptile in a Sentence

formal The reptile exhibit at the zoo showcases various species of snakes, lizards, and turtles.

informal I saw a cool reptile at the pet store today, it was a bearded dragon.

slang That guy is such a snake, he can't be trusted.

figurative Her cold, calculating demeanor reminded me of a reptile lurking in the shadows.

Grammatical Forms of reptile

• plural: reptiles
• comparative: more reptile
• superlative: most reptile
• present tense: reptile
• future tense: will reptile
• perfect tense: has reptiled
• continuous tense: is reptiling
• singular: reptile
• positive degree: reptile
• infinitive: to reptile
• gerund: reptiling
• participle: reptiled

Origin and Evolution of reptile

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reptile' comes from the Latin word 'reptilis', which means 'creeping' or 'crawling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any creeping or crawling animal, the term 'reptile' has evolved to specifically refer to a class of cold-blooded vertebrates that include snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.