pithekoid

pithecoid; ape-like

English translations

  1. 01

    ape-like

  2. 02

    hominoid

Word details

German meaning
Affenartig; Ähnlichkeit mit Affen aufweisend.
English meaning
Ape-like
German example
Die pithekoiden Züge des Schädels deuten auf eine frühe Entwicklungsstufe hin.
English example
The ape-like features of the skull suggest an early stage of development.

Example sentences with “pithekoid”

  1. Man untersuchte die pithekoiden Merkmale des Schädels. (They examined the pithecoid features of the skull.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of 'pithekoid'?

It is derived from the Greek 'pithekos' (ape) and the suffix '-oid' (like). It is used in anthropology.