platyrrhine
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˈplætɪraɪn//
KK: /ˈplætɪˌraɪn/
adjective
Definition
Describing a type of monkey with a wide, flat nose, typically found in the Americas, and having nostrils that are spaced apart and open to the sides.
Example
The platyrrhine monkeys, such as capuchins and howler monkeys, are known for their distinctive facial features.
Conversation
Did you know that some monkeys are classified as platyrrhine?
Really? What does that mean exactly?
It means they have a broad flat nose and are from the New World.
That’s interesting! I had no idea there were different types of monkeys like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broad
flat
wide
Antonyms
narrow
thin
pointed
noun
Definition
A type of monkey that has a flat nose and is typically found in Central and South America.
Example
The platyrrhine is known for its distinctive flat nose and prehensile tail.
Conversation
Did you know that a platyrrhine monkey has a flat nose?
No, I didn't! That's really interesting.
Yeah, they are quite different from other types of monkeys.
Root Explanation
Platyrrhine → It is formed from "platy-" (from Greek "platys", meaning broad or flat) and "rhinos" (from Greek "rhinōs", meaning nose). The word describes a type of primate with a broad or flat nose, typically found in the New World.
Memory Tip
Think of 'broad' ('platy-') and 'nose' ('rhinos') to remember that 'platyrrhine' refers to a primate with a broad nose.
Visually Confused Words
hyperplatyrrhine