Creature: meaning, definitions and examples

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creature

 

[ หˆkriหtสƒษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

fantasy

A creature is a living being, typically a fictional or mythical one. Creatures can vary in size, shape, and abilities, often possessing supernatural or magical powers.

Synonyms

being, entity, monster

Examples of usage

  • The dragon is a legendary creature known for its fire-breathing abilities.
  • The unicorn is a mystical creature with a single horn on its forehead.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, a creature refers to any living organism, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.

Synonyms

life form, living being, organism

Examples of usage

  • The ocean is home to a diverse range of creatures, from tiny plankton to massive whales.
  • Scientists are constantly discovering new creatures in the depths of the rainforest.

Translations

Translations of the word "creature" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น criatura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kreatur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makhluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stworzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉature

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criatura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaratฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู„ูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skepna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™xluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ criatura

Etymology

The word 'creature' originated from the Latin word 'creatura', which means 'a thing created'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to living beings, both real and imaginary. The concept of creatures has been a central theme in mythology, folklore, and literature, often representing the mysterious and magical aspects of the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,349, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.