quadrumanous

quad·ru·ma·nous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwo-droo-muh-nuh s]
- /kwɒˈdru mə nəs/
- /kwˈɒdruːmˌanəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwo-droo-muh-nuh s]
- /kwɒˈdru mə nəs/

Definitions of quadrumanous word

adjective quadrumanous four-handed; having all four feet adapted for use as hands, as monkeys. 1
noun quadrumanous (of primates other than humans) having all four feet modified as hands (that is, having opposable digits). 1
adjective quadrumanous (of monkeys and apes) having all four feet specialized for use as hands 0
adjective quadrumanous having all four feet adapted to function as hands 0
adjective quadrumanous of a group of primates, including monkeys and great apes, having such adaptation 0

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Origin of quadrumanous

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < New Latin quadrumanus, equivalent to Latin quadru- quadru- + -manus, adj. derivative of manus hand (cf. manual)

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Parts of speech for Quadrumanous

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quadrumanous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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