caprine Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Caprine?
Instead of caprine you can say decanoin depending on the context.
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Caprine as an Adjective
Of or relating to Caprinae (goats, sheep, and certain wild relatives).
Of or relating to Capra (goats).
Goatlike: goatish; goaty.
Of or relating to goats.
Goatlike.
Caprine as a Noun
A caprid: a (domestic or wild) goat or sheep: any member of the tribe Caprini (corresponding to the archaic taxon Capridae).
A (domestic or wild) goat: any of certain caprids, the ones in the genus Capra.
Alternative form of caprin.
Any of certain caprids (including sheep) that are regarded as being similar to the goat; any member of the tribe Caprini.
Word Forms & Grammar
caprine (comparative more caprine, superlative most caprine)
caprine (plural caprines)
caprine (uncountable)
Origin of Caprine
Borrowed from Latin caprīnus. The taxonomic sense is a semantic loan from translingual Caprinae.
Quick Facts About Caprine
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæpˌɹaɪn/ |
| Meaning | Of or relating to Caprinae (goats, sheep, and certain wild relatives) |
| Synonyms | decanoin |
| Plural | caprines |
| Comparative / superlative | more caprine, most caprine |
Frequently Asked Questions About Caprine
Is caprine an adjective or a noun?
Caprine is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of caprine?
The plural of caprine is caprines.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of caprine?
The comparative form is more caprine and the superlative form is most caprine.