Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋɡjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of ungulate

noun a hoofed mammal

Example Sentences

A1 An ungulate is a type of mammal with hooves.

A2 Deer and horses are examples of ungulates.

B1 Ungulates are herbivorous animals that are often found in grasslands.

B2 The giraffe is a unique ungulate with a long neck and legs.

C1 Ungulates play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance through grazing.

C2 Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of ungulates to understand their adaptations.

adjective relating to or characteristic of hoofed mammals

Example Sentences

A1 The zookeeper pointed out the ungulate animals in the exhibit.

A2 The children were excited to see the ungulate species during their safari.

B1 The biologist conducted a study on the behavior of ungulate mammals in the wild.

B2 The national park is home to a variety of ungulate species, including deer and antelope.

C1 The documentary focused on the conservation efforts for ungulate populations in Africa.

C2 The ungulate species in the region are facing habitat loss due to human encroachment.

Examples of ungulate in a Sentence

formal The ungulate species of animals include horses, deer, and cattle.

informal I saw a bunch of ungulates grazing in the field.

slang Check out those ungulates chilling by the river.

figurative The company is like an ungulate, slow and steady in its growth.

Grammatical Forms of ungulate

past tense

ungulated

plural

ungulates

comparative

more ungulate

superlative

most ungulate

present tense

ungulates

future tense

will ungulate

perfect tense

has ungulated

continuous tense

is ungulating

singular

ungulate

positive degree

ungulate

infinitive

to ungulate

gerund

ungulating

participle

ungulating

Origin and Evolution of ungulate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ungulate' is derived from the Latin word 'ungulatus' which means 'hoofed'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to animals with hooves, the term 'ungulate' has evolved to encompass a broader group of mammals that includes hoofed animals such as horses, cows, and deer.