Reptile: meaning, definitions and examples

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reptile

 

[ ˈrɛpˌtaɪl ]

Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that has scales and lays eggs. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles.

Synonyms

chelonian, saurian, serpent

Examples of usage

  • Many reptiles are excellent swimmers, such as crocodiles.
  • Snakes are fascinating reptiles due to their unique way of moving.
  • Lizards are small reptiles that can often be found basking in the sun.
  • Turtles are reptiles known for their distinctive shells.
  • Crocodiles are powerful reptiles that can move quickly both on land and in water.

Translations

Translations of the word "reptile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 réptil

🇮🇳 सरीसृप (sarisṛp)

🇩🇪 Reptil

🇮🇩 reptil

🇺🇦 плазун

🇵🇱 gad

🇯🇵 爬虫類 (はちゅうるい, hachūrui)

🇫🇷 reptile

🇪🇸 reptil

🇹🇷 sürüngen

🇰🇷 파충류 (pachungnyu)

🇸🇦 زاحف (zaḥif)

🇨🇿 plaz

🇸🇰 plaz

🇨🇳 爬行动物 (páxíng dòngwù)

🇸🇮 plazilec

🇮🇸 skriðdýr

🇰🇿 бауырымен жорғалаушы (bauyrymen jorğalaushy)

🇬🇪 ქვეწარმავალი (k'vets'armavali)

🇦🇿 sürünən

🇲🇽 reptil

Etymology

The term 'reptile' comes from the Latin word 'reptilis', which means creeping or crawling. The classification of reptiles as a group dates back to the time of ancient Greece. Over the centuries, reptiles have evolved and adapted to various environments, becoming an important part of ecosystems around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,047, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.