T-Rex

Pronunciation: /tiː.reks/

Definitions of t-rex

noun Tyrannosaurus rex, a large carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period

Example Sentences

A1 The t-rex was a large dinosaur.

A2 Children love learning about the t-rex.

B1 Scientists believe the t-rex was a carnivorous predator.

B2 The t-rex roamed the earth millions of years ago.

C1 Paleontologists study the fossilized remains of the t-rex.

C2 The t-rex is one of the most well-known dinosaurs in history.

Examples of t-rex in a Sentence

formal The t-rex is a well-known dinosaur species that lived during the late Cretaceous period.

informal Did you know that the t-rex had tiny arms compared to its massive body?

slang That t-rex is one fierce dino!

figurative Facing my fears is like going up against a t-rex in battle.

Grammatical Forms of t-rex

• past tense: t-rexes
• plural: t-rexes
• comparative: more t-rex-like
• superlative: most t-rex-like
• present tense: t-rexes
• future tense: will t-rex
• perfect tense: have t-rexed
• continuous tense: is t-rexing
• singular: t-rex
• positive degree: t-rex
• infinitive: to t-rex
• gerund: t-rexing
• participle: t-rexed

Origin and Evolution of t-rex

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: T-rex is a short form for Tyrannosaurus rex, a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. The name Tyrannosaurus rex comes from Greek words meaning 'tyrant lizard king'.

Evolution of the word: The word T-rex has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first coined in 1905 to refer to the specific dinosaur species Tyrannosaurus rex.