multiped
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈmʌltɪpɛd//
KK: /mʌlˈtɪpɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has multiple feet.
Example
The multiped creature scurried across the forest floor.
Conversation
Did you see that multiped creature in the documentary last night?
Yeah, it was so fascinating!
I never knew there were animals with so many legs.
Right? It's amazing how they move around.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
manyfooted
multilegged
polyped
Antonyms
uniped
biped
quadruped
noun
Definition
A creature that has many legs or feet, often used to describe certain types of insects or arthropods.
Example
The multiped scurried across the floor, its many legs moving in unison.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a multiped?
No, I haven't. What is it like?
It's really fascinating because of all the legs it has!
Root Explanation
Multiped → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "ped" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word describes something that has many feet.
Memory Tip
Think of 'many' ('multi-') and 'feet' ('ped') to remember that 'multiped' refers to something with many feet.
Visually Confused Words
unmultiplied