ungulate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌŋɡjʊlət/
KK: /ʌŋɡjəˌleɪt/
adjective
Definition
Relating to animals that have hooves, such as horses, cows, and deer.
Example
Horses and cows are examples of ungulate animals that are often found on farms.
Conversation
Did you know that zebras are classified as ungulate animals?
Yeah, I've heard that! It's interesting how many animals fall into that category.
Right? I think it includes animals like deer and horses too.
Exactly! They all have those unique hoof structures.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hoofed
cloven
equine
Antonyms
ungainly
smooth
soft
noun
Definition
A type of mammal that has hooves and usually eats plants. These animals often walk on four legs and include species like horses, cows, and deer.
Example
The ungulate grazed peacefully in the meadow, enjoying the fresh grass.
Conversation
Did you know that a zebra is an ungulate animal?
Really? I always thought they were just horses with stripes.
Yeah, they belong to a group of hoofed mammals.
Root Explanation
Ungulate → It is formed from "ungula" (meaning hoof) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a state or condition). The word "ungulate" refers to animals that have hooves, thus describing their state of being hoofed.
Memory Tip
Think of 'ungula' which means hoof, and remember that 'ungulate' refers to animals that are in a state of having hooves.
Visually Confused Words
undulate
lunulate
jugulate
angulate
unregulated
uniungulate
uniangulate
subungulate