tetrapod
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛtrəpɒd/
KK: /ˈtɛtrəˌpɒd/
adjective
Definition
Describing an organism that has four limbs or leg-like structures.
Example
The tetrapod animals include frogs, birds, and mammals.
Conversation
Did you see that documentary about tetrapod animals?
Yeah, it was fascinating how they adapted to land.
I never knew that most of our pets are tetrapod creatures.
I know, right? It's amazing how diverse they are!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quadrupedal
four-footed
quadruped
Antonyms
bipedal
two-footed
monopod
noun
Definition
A type of animal that has four limbs or legs, including creatures like amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Example
Frogs are examples of tetrapods that live both in water and on land.
Conversation
Did you know that a frog is a type of tetrapod?
Really? I didn't know that!
Yeah, all those four-legged animals fall under that category.
Root Explanation
Tetrapod → It is formed from "tetra-" (from Greek "tetra", meaning four) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot). The word "tetrapod" refers to an organism with four feet or limbs.
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'tetra-' meaning four, and 'pous' meaning foot — so a tetrapod is an animal with four feet.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.