Reptilian

Pronunciation: /rɛpˈtɪliən/

Definitions of reptilian

adjective relating to or characteristic of reptiles

Example Sentences

A1 The lizard had a reptilian appearance with scales and a long tail.

A2 The snake's movement was slow and reptilian, slithering across the ground.

B1 The scientist studied the reptilian brain structures of various reptile species.

B2 The ancient civilization depicted gods with reptilian features in their artwork.

C1 The alien's appearance was described as reptilian, with scaly skin and sharp claws.

C2 The conspiracy theory claimed that world leaders were actually reptilian shape-shifters in disguise.

Examples of reptilian in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the unique characteristics of the reptilian species.

informal I think that lizard looks so cool, it's like a little reptilian dinosaur.

slang That guy gives me the creeps, he has such a reptilian vibe.

figurative Her cold, calculating gaze was almost reptilian in nature.

Grammatical Forms of reptilian

• past tense: reptilianized
• plural: reptilians
• comparative: more reptilian
• superlative: most reptilian
• present tense: reptilianizes
• future tense: will reptilianize
• perfect tense: has reptilianized
• continuous tense: is reptilianizing
• singular: reptilian
• positive degree: reptilian
• infinitive: to reptilianize
• gerund: reptilianizing
• participle: reptilianized

Origin and Evolution of reptilian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reptilian' is derived from the Latin word 'reptilis', which means creeping or crawling.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe animals that crawl or creep, the term 'reptilian' evolved to refer specifically to reptiles, which are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales.