australopithecine Synonyms & Antonyms
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Australopithecine as a Noun
Any of several extinct hominids, belonging to the genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus in the subtribe Australopithecina when seen as distinct, and sometimes other closely related genera.
Australopithecine as an Adjective
Of or pertaining to these hominids.
Word Forms & Grammar
australopithecine (plural australopithecines)
australopithecine (comparative more australopithecine, superlative most australopithecine)
Words That Rhyme With Australopithecine
Origin of Australopithecine
Originally in reference to a now-obsolete subfamily Australopithecinae, formed in New Latin, from Latin austrālis (“southern”) + Ancient Greek πίθηκος (píthēkos, “ape”).
Quick Facts About Australopithecine
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɒstɹələ(ʊ)ˈpɪθɪsiːn/ |
| Meaning | Any of several extinct hominids, belonging to the genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus in the subtribe… |
| Plural | australopithecines |
| Comparative / superlative | more australopithecine, most australopithecine |
Frequently Asked Questions About Australopithecine
Is australopithecine a noun or an adjective?
Australopithecine is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of australopithecine?
The plural of australopithecine is australopithecines.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of australopithecine?
The comparative form is more australopithecine and the superlative form is most australopithecine.