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hominid

 

[ หˆhษ’mษชnษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological classification

The term 'hominid' refers to a group of species that includes modern humans and their closest relatives, such as the great apes. This classification is part of the family Hominidae, which comprises both extinct and extant species. Hominids are characterized by certain physical and behavioral traits, including the ability to walk upright and the use of complex tools. The study of hominids is crucial for understanding human evolution and the development of social behaviors. Hominids display a range of adaptations that have enabled them to thrive in various environments.

Synonyms

great ape, human ancestor

Examples of usage

  • The study of hominids provides insights into human evolution.
  • Researchers have discovered new fossil evidence of ancient hominids.
  • Hominids share a common ancestor with modern apes.

Translations

Translations of the word "hominid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hominรญdeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เคฎเคฟเคจเคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hominide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hominid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผั–ะฝั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hominid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒŸใƒ‹ใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hominidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hominido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hominid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆู…ูŠู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hominid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hominid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hominid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hominid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะผะธะฝะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hominid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hominido

Word origin

The word 'hominid' originates from the Latin word 'hominis', which means 'of man' or 'human'. It was first introduced in the scientific literature in the early 20th century to categorize members of the family Hominidae, which includes humans and their closest relatives. The classification system in biology was significantly impacted by the works of evolutionary biologists who sought to systematically categorize living organisms based on their evolutionary relationships. Originally, the term was used more loosely; however, as research on human evolution progressed, the definition of hominids became more precise and is now widely accepted in the fields of anthropology and paleontology. The distinction between hominids and other primates has helped scientists to better understand the evolutionary lineage and the characteristics that define the human species.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,970, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.