Tyrannosaur: meaning, definitions and examples
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tyrannosaur
[ taษชหrรฆnษหsษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น tirano-sauro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเคฐเคจเฅเคธเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Tyrannosaurus
๐ฎ๐ฉ Tyrannosaurus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐะฝะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ tyranozaur
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใฉใใตใฆใซใน
๐ซ๐ท tyrannosaure
๐ช๐ธ Tyrannosaurus
๐น๐ท Tyrannosaurus
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๋ผ๋ ธ์ฌ์ฐ๋ฃจ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุชุงููููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ tyrannosaurus
๐ธ๐ฐ tyrannosaurus
๐จ๐ณ ๆด้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ tiranozaur
๐ฎ๐ธ Tyrannosaurus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะฐะฝะฝะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tiranozaur
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.