Tyrannosaur: meaning, definitions and examples

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tyrannosaur

 

[ taษชหˆrรฆnษ™หŒsษ”r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

prehistoric creature

The Tyrannosaurus rex, commonly known as tyrannosaur, is a species of theropod dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It is one of the largest terrestrial carnivores of all time, known for its massive skull, powerful jaws, and sharp teeth. The tyrannosaur is often depicted as a fearsome predator and is a popular subject in media and paleontology.

Synonyms

T. rex, tyrant lizard king

Examples of usage

  • The tyrannosaur was the apex predator of its ecosystem.
  • Paleontologists have discovered many fossils of tyrannosaurs.
  • Jurassic Park features a famous scene involving a tyrannosaur.
  • The size and strength of the tyrannosaur make it a fascinating subject for study.

Translations

Translations of the word "tyrannosaur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tirano-sauro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฏเคฐเคจเฅ‹เคธเฅ‰เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั€ะฐะฝะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tyranozaur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒฉใƒŽใ‚ตใ‚ฆใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tyrannosaure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ๋ผ๋…ธ์‚ฌ์šฐ๋ฃจ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุชุงู†ูŠูƒูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšด้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiranozaur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Tyrannosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั€ะฐะฝะฝะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tiranozaur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Tyrannosaurus

Etymology

The term 'Tyrannosaurus' is derived from the Greek words 'tyrannos' meaning 'tyrant' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard' or 'reptile'. The species name 'rex' means 'king' in Latin, thus it translates to 'tyrant lizard king'. This dinosaur was first described scientifically in 1902 by the American paleontologist Henry Fairfield Osborn, based on fossils discovered in Montana, USA. The name reflects not only its formidable size but also its status at the top of the food chain during its time. The discover of fewer complete skeletons and the impressive features of the T. rex have contributed to its fame in popular culture, making it a symbol of prehistoric life and a frequent subject in films, books, and documentaries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,844, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.