Human Evolution Terms

noun the state or condition of having two feet or of being two-footed

• Bipedality is a key characteristic that distinguishes humans from other primates.
• Walking on two legs, or bipedality, is what sets us apart from other animals.
• Who knew bipedality could be so cool?
• In the dance world, mastering bipedality is essential for any aspiring performer.

noun a geological epoch which began at the end of the Pleistocene (around 11,700 years ago) and continues to the present

• The Holocene epoch is the current geological epoch, starting around 11,700 years ago.
• The Holocene is basically the time period we're living in right now.
• The Holocene is like our current era, you know?
• In the grand timeline of Earth's history, the Holocene is just a blip.

adjective relating to Adam or his descendants

• The professor's adamical approach to teaching ensured that all students understood the complex topic.
• She had an adamical way of organizing her closet, everything was perfectly arranged by color and type.
• His adamical skills on the basketball court were unmatched by anyone in the league.
• The artist's painting had an adamical quality to it, with each brushstroke perfectly placed.

adjective A term used to describe physical characteristics or traits that resemble those of people from Africa.

• The anthropologist studied the skeletal remains of an africanoid individual to learn more about early human migration patterns.
• I read an article about africanoid fossils being discovered in a remote region of Africa.
• Some people mistakenly believe that all africanoid people have the same physical features.
• The artist created a sculpture that was inspired by the africanoid features found in ancient art.