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animal

an·i·mal

animal

 
pronunciation:
ae n ml
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a living creature that is generally distinguished from plants by its cellular structure and by the ability to move voluntarily.
 
synonyms:
being, creature
similar words:
mammal, quadruped, vertebrate, zooid
definition 2: such a living creature other than a human, esp. a mammal.
synonyms:
beast, brute
similar words:
mammal
definition 3: a brutish, mean, or cruel person.
synonyms:
beast, brute, monster
similar words:
demon, devil, fiend, savage
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or pertaining to nonhuman creatures.
synonyms:
brute
antonyms:
human
similar words:
bestial, wild
definition 2: pertaining to the physical rather than the mental or spiritual aspect of humans.
her animal nature
synonyms:
carnal
antonyms:
spiritual
similar words:
bestial, brute, fleshly, physical, sensual, wild
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derivation: animallike (adj.)
Word History
Animal comes from a Latin word that means "a breathing thing."
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