didactyl
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈdaɪdæktɪl//
KK: /ˈdaɪdæktɪl/
adjective
Definition
Describing an animal or organism that has only two toes, fingers, or claws.
Example
The didactyl species of birds are known for their unique foot structure.
Conversation
Did you know that some animals are didactyl?
Really? What does that mean exactly?
It means they only have two toes or fingers.
That's interesting! I wonder which animals are like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bipedal
digitigrade
dichotomous
Antonyms
quadrupedal
multidactyl
undigitated
noun
Definition
An animal that has two digits or toes on each foot.
Example
The didactyl species is known for its unique foot structure.
Conversation
Did you know that the didactyl is a type of animal with two digits on each foot?
Really? I’ve never heard of that before!
Yeah, they are quite interesting creatures, actually.
Root Explanation
Didactyl is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "dactylus" (from Greek "daktulos", meaning finger). The word refers to a creature or organism that has two fingers or digits.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('di-') fingers ('dactylus') to remember that 'didactyl' refers to something with two digits.
Visually Confused Words
diacetyl
bidactyl
dactyl
discodactyl
unidactyl
tridactyl
bidactyle
dicotyl