fissiped
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˈfɪsɪpɛd//
KK: /ˈfɪsɪpɛd/
adjective
Definition
Describing animals that have toes that are separated from each other, typically seen in some meat-eating mammals.
Example
The fissiped animals, like dogs and cats, have distinct toes that help them run and hunt effectively.
Conversation
Did you know that some animals have fissiped feet?
Really? That sounds interesting; which animals are you talking about?
Like certain carnivorous mammals, they have toes that are separated.
Wow, I never thought about how their feet help them hunt!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
digitated
toed
cloven
Antonyms
unseparated
joined
solid
noun
Definition
A type of meat-eating mammal that has toes separated into distinct parts, like bears, dogs, and cats.
Example
The dog is a common example of a fissiped mammal.
Conversation
Did you know that dogs are actually classified as fissipeds?
Really? I had no idea what that meant!
Yeah, it refers to mammals with certain toe structures.
Root Explanation
Fissiped → It is formed from "fiss-" (from Latin "fissio", meaning to split) and "-ped" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word describes animals that have split or divided feet, typically referring to those with toes that are separated.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fiss-' meaning to 'split' and '-ped' relating to 'foot' — this helps you remember that 'fissiped' refers to animals with split or divided feet.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.