Definition

Relating to or characteristic of dinosaurs, which are large reptiles that lived millions of years ago.

Example

The dinosaurian fossils found in the area provide insight into the ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Conversation

Did you see that new documentary about dinosaurs?

Yeah, it was fascinating how they explored dinosaurian behavior.

I learned so much about their habitats and how they lived.

Same here! It's amazing to think about such dinosaurian creatures roaming the Earth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of reptile that lived during the Mesozoic era, often characterized by their large size and diverse species.

Example

The museum displayed a dinosaurian skeleton that fascinated all the visitors.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about dinosaurian creatures last night?

Yeah, it was fascinating to learn about their habitats.

I never realized how diverse the dinosaurian species were.

Root Explanation

Dinosaurian → It is formed from "dinosaur" (from Greek "deinos" meaning terrible and "sauros" meaning lizard) and the suffix "-ian" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "dinosaurian" refers to characteristics or qualities relating to dinosaurs, the terrible lizards.

Memory Tip

Think of 'terrible lizard' ('deinos' and 'sauros') to remember that 'dinosaurian' means relating to those fearsome creatures.

Visually Confused Words