Animal
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noun
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adjective
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(As a noun)
Animal ( noun )
- A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.
- A living organism other than a human, especially a mammal, bird, or fish.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french animal, from latin animal "living being, animal", from anima "soul, breath".
Examples:
- The lion is a fierce animal.
- Elephants are intelligent animals.
- Whales are the largest animals in the sea.
- The animal kingdom is diverse and fascinating.
- The animal was captured and taken to the zoo.
(As an adjective)
Animal ( adjective )
- Of or like an animal or animals.
- Relating to the physical and instinctive needs and behavior of animals.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french animal, from latin animal "living being, animal", from anima "soul, breath".
Examples:
- The animal instincts of the predator.
- Animal have a strong sense of self-preservation.
- The animal kingdom is diverse and fascinating.
- The animal behavior of the lion.
- The animal-like movements of the monkey.