Amphibian: meaning, definitions and examples
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amphibian
[ amˈfɪbɪən ]
animal classification
An amphibian is a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They typically have an aquatic larval stage followed by a terrestrial adult stage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Amphibians are known for their ability to live both on land and in water.
- Frogs and toads are examples of amphibians.
dual nature
Amphibian can also refer to something that is capable of functioning in two different ways or having a dual nature.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His amphibian personality allowed him to adapt to various social situations.
- The company's amphibian approach to marketing proved to be successful.
Translations
Translations of the word "amphibian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anfíbio
🇮🇳 उभयचर
🇩🇪 Amphibie
🇮🇩 amfibi
🇺🇦 амфібія
🇵🇱 płaz
🇯🇵 両生類 (りょうせいるい)
🇫🇷 amphibien
🇪🇸 anfibio
🇹🇷 amfibi
🇰🇷 양서류 (yangseoryu)
🇸🇦 برمائي (birmaa'i)
🇨🇿 obojživelník
🇸🇰 obojživelník
🇨🇳 两栖动物 (liǎngqī dòngwù)
🇸🇮 dvoživka
🇮🇸 froskdýr
🇰🇿 қосмекенді
🇬🇪 ამფიბია (amphibia)
🇦🇿 ikiqəlbli
🇲🇽 anfibio
Word origin
The word 'amphibian' comes from the Greek word 'amphibios', which means 'living a double life'. It was first used in the 17th century to describe a group of animals that could live both in water and on land. Amphibians have fascinated humans for centuries with their unique characteristics and adaptations to different environments.