australopith
/ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ/
australopith noun: any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.
Noun (1)
australopith (plural australopiths)
- Any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.
- The incisors are more similar in size to the molars compared to earlier australopiths—a condition which is also more humanlike.
The limb bones indicate A. garhi had small stature like earlier australopiths.2007, Holly M. Dunsworth, Human Origins 101, page 78 - Most authorities would nowadays concur that the australopiths were generally committed to habitats with at least some trees, to which they were more or less tied for sleeping and for shelter from predators during the day, as well as for a large part of their sustenance.2008, Rob DeSalle, Ian Tattersall, Human Origins: What Bones And Genomes Tell Us About Ourselves, page 118
- Synonyms:
- australopithecine, Australopithecus
- The incisors are more similar in size to the molars compared to earlier australopiths—a condition which is also more humanlike.
Adjective (1)
australopith (comparative more australopith, superlative most australopith)
- Of or pertaining to the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.
Noun (2) capitalized: Australopith
Australopith (plural Australopiths)
- Alternative letter-case form of australopith.
Adjective (2) capitalized: Australopith
Australopith (not comparable)
- Alternative letter-case form of australopith.
australopith meaning in Hindi and Persian
australopith in Hindi
- hominid, a member of Australopithecus
- आस्ट्रेलोपिथिक्स āsṭrelopithiks
australopith in Persian
- hominid, a member of Australopithecus
- جنوبیکپی jonubi-kapi
Synonyms of australopith
Forms of australopith
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | australopiths |
| alternative form | Australopith |
| plural | Australopiths |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more australopith |
| superlative | most australopith |
Questions about australopith
- What does australopith mean?
- Australopith means any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.
- What is australopith in Hindi?
- Australopith in Hindi is आस्ट्रेलोपिथिक्स (āsṭrelopithiks). See Australopith meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is australopith?
- Australopith can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce australopith?
- Australopith is pronounced /ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ/.
- What is the plural of australopith?
- The plural of australopith is australopiths.
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