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dinosaur

 

[หˆdaษชnษ™sษ”หr ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

prehistoric animal

A dinosaur is a prehistoric reptile that lived millions of years ago. These animals were known for their large size, long necks, and sharp teeth. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth during the Mesozoic era, and many different species existed.

Synonyms

Jurassic giant, ancient creature, prehistoric reptile.

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Word Description / Examples
dinosaur

Typically used in the context of popular science, education, or general references to extinct species. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe outdated things or people.

  • Children love learning about different types of dinosaurs
  • The old computer is a real dinosaur compared to today's technology
prehistoric reptile

Utilized in scientific or educational discussions focusing on the biological classification of dinosaurs. This term highlights the reptilian nature of these creatures.

  • Dinosaurs are classified as prehistoric reptiles
  • The exhibit features a variety of prehistoric reptiles from different eras
ancient creature

Often used in a more dramatic or historical context to emphasize the age and mystery of the creature. It can refer to dinosaurs or other old life forms.

  • Fossils of ancient creatures give us insights into Earth's past
  • The discovery of the fossilized bones of an ancient creature amazed scientists
Jurassic giant

Best used when emphasizing the large size of dinosaurs and their time period (the Jurassic era). It is suitable for storytelling or creating a vivid image.

  • The Jurassic giant towered over the lush prehistoric landscape
  • Museums display replicas of Jurassic giants to show their enormous scale

Examples of usage

  • The T-Rex was one of the most famous dinosaurs.
  • Children often love learning about dinosaurs in school.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'dinosaur' comes from the Greek words 'deinos' (terrible) and 'sauros' (lizard).
  • The term was first used in 1842 by Sir Richard Owen to describe a group of prehistoric reptiles.

Scientific Discoveries

  • Fossils are the remains of dinosaurs found in rocks, helping scientists learn about their size, shape, and behavior.
  • Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils and have discovered over 700 different species of dinosaurs.

Culture

  • Dinosaurs are popular in movies like 'Jurassic Park', which makes them exciting and known to many people.
  • Children's books and toys often feature dinosaurs, helping to spark an interest in science and history.

Extinction Theories

  • The most widely accepted theory suggests that a meteor impact caused drastic climate changes, leading to the extinction of dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago.
  • Other theories include volcanic eruptions and changes in sea levels, which also could have contributed to their disappearance.

Modern Relatives

  • Birds are considered modern-day descendants of small theropod dinosaurs, showing that not all dinosaurs are truly extinct.
  • Some scientists believe that behaviors of birds, like nesting and socializing, can be traced back to their dinosaur ancestors.

Translations

Translations of the word "dinosaur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dinossauro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฏเคจเคพเคธเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dinosaurier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dinosaurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฝะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dinozaur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ็ซœ (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dinosaure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dinosaurio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinozor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๋ฃก (gongnyong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†ุงุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dinosaurus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ้พ™ (kว’nglรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dinozaver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ risaeรฐla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฝะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinozavr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dinosaurio

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,858, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.