ungulate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Ungulate as an Adjective
Having hooves.
Shaped like a hoof.
Ungulate as a Noun
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal of the clade Euungulata.
The majority of large land mammals are ungulates.
A member of the now obsolete clade Ungulata.
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal.
The majority of large land mammals are ungulates.
Ungulate in a Sentence
The majority of large land mammals are ungulates.
Word Forms & Grammar
ungulate (not generally comparable, comparative more ungulate, superlative most ungulate)
ungulate (plural ungulates)
Words That Rhyme With Ungulate
Origin of Ungulate
From Late Latin ungulātus, from Latin ungula (“hoof”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). The noun was substantivized from the adjective through the associated taxon's name (Ungulata), see -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Ungulate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌŋɡjʊlɪt/ |
| Meaning | Having hooves |
| Plural | ungulates |
| Comparative / superlative | more ungulate, most ungulate |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ungulate
Is ungulate an adjective or a noun?
Ungulate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of ungulate?
The plural of ungulate is ungulates.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ungulate?
The comparative form is more ungulate and the superlative form is most ungulate.