Definition

Describing an animal that walks on four legs.

Example

Dogs and cats are examples of quadrupedal animals.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals are quadrupedal?

Yeah, like dogs and horses!

It's interesting how they move compared to us.

Definitely! They seem so much more stable on four legs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quadrupedal → It is formed from "quadra-" (from Latin "quattuor", meaning four) and "pedal" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word "quadrupedal" refers to an animal that has four feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'four' ('quadra-') and 'feet' ('pedal') to remember that 'quadrupedal' describes an animal with four feet.

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