Definition

A large plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the late Jurassic period, known for its long neck and tail, and small head.

Example

The apatosaur roamed the earth millions of years ago, grazing on the lush vegetation.

Conversation

Did you know that the apatosaur was one of the largest dinosaurs ever?

Really? I've heard of them, but I didn't know they were that big!

Yeah, they had these massive necks and long tails, it's fascinating.

For sure! I love learning about dinosaurs and their different sizes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apatosaur → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "patos" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or feeling) and "sauros" (meaning lizard or reptile). The word "apatosaur" refers to a dinosaur that is characterized as a "lizard" without the connotation of suffering or feeling, emphasizing its nature as a large, herbivorous dinosaur.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without feeling' ('a-' means without and 'patos' relates to feeling) and 'lizard' ('sauros') to remember that an apatosaur is a large dinosaur that doesn't exhibit the traits of suffering.

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