hexapod
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /hɛkˈsæpəd/
KK: /hɛkˈsæpəd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to creatures that have six legs or feet, often used to describe insects and similar animals.
Example
The hexapod design of the robot allows it to navigate rough terrain easily.
Conversation
Did you see that hexapod robot they built for the science fair?
Yeah, it was amazing how it moved with six legs!
I can't believe they programmed it to mimic real hexapod movements.
Right? It really looked like an insect in action!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
six-legged
insect
hexapodal
Antonyms
quadrupedal
bipedal
unipedal
noun
Definition
A type of animal that has six legs, commonly found in the group of creatures known as insects.
Example
The hexapod crawled across the ground, searching for food.
Conversation
Did you see that new documentary about insects?
Yeah, it was fascinating! They talked about how a hexapod moves.
I never realized how fast a hexapod could run on six legs.
Root Explanation
Hexapod → It is formed from "hexa-" (from Greek "hex", meaning six) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot). The word "hexapod" refers to an organism that has six feet.
Memory Tip
Think of 'hexa-' meaning six and 'pous' meaning foot — so a hexapod is an organism with six feet.
Visually Confused Words
hemapod