laniary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈleɪniˌɛri/
KK: /lænˈiːəri/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that causes tearing or laceration.
Example
The laniary action of the predator's claws left deep marks on the prey.
Conversation
Did you see that movie with the laniary action scenes?
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
I couldn't believe how they made the fights look so real and laniary.
Right? It really kept me on the edge of my seat!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lacerating
tearing
rippling
Antonyms
healing
mending
soothing
noun
Definition
A type of tooth, specifically a canine tooth, or a place where animals are slaughtered.
Example
The laniary teeth of the animal are sharp and designed for tearing flesh.
Conversation
Have you ever wondered what a laniary tooth looks like?
Not really, but it sounds interesting!
I read that it's actually a type of canine tooth.
Root Explanation
Laniary is derived from the Latin root "laniare" (meaning to tear or to rend) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning relating to or connected with). The word "laniary" refers to something that is related to tearing or rending, often used in the context of animals that tear flesh.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for tearing ('laniare') to remember that 'laniary' relates to something that involves tearing or rending.
Visually Confused Words
lairy
sanitary
plagiary
lapidary
laminary
lacunary
janizary