quadruped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkwɒdrəˌpɛd/
KK: /ˈkwɒdrəˌpɛd/
adjective
Definition
Having four feet or legs; typically used to describe animals that walk on four limbs.
Example
The horse is a quadruped that runs swiftly across the fields.
Conversation
Did you know that a dog is a quadruped animal?
Yeah, I guess that makes sense since they have four legs.
Right! It's interesting how many quadruped species there are in the wild.
Absolutely! I love watching them run around.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
four-footed
quadrate
tetrapod
Antonyms
bipedal
uniped
monopod
noun
Definition
An animal that has four legs.
Example
The horse is a type of quadruped that is often used for riding.
Conversation
Did you see that quadruped at the park yesterday?
Yeah, it was so cute! What kind of dog was it?
I think it was a mix, but definitely a quadruped for sure.
Root Explanation
Quadruped → It is formed from "quadra-" (from Latin "quattuor", meaning four) and "ped" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word "quadruped" refers to an animal that has four feet.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for four ('quattuor') and remember that a quadruped is an animal with four feet.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.