Pitecanthropid

Meaning of the word

The word “pitecanthropid” refers to an extinct group of hominids that lived millions of years ago. These hominids are considered ancestral of homo erectus and are known to have similar characteristics to humans, such as erect posture.

Origin of the word

The word “pitecanthropid” originates from ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of “Pitekos” (monkey) and “anthropos” (man), indicating the intermediate nature of these hominids between monkeys and humans.

Word adverbs

– Pitecanthropidly

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Hominid
– Pre-human
– predecessor of Homo Erectus

Word Definitions

1. Male noun: extinct hominid group that lived millions of years ago and are considered ancestral of Homo Erectus.
2. Adjective: Concerning pitecanthropids.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pitecanthropids were an important species of hominids in human evolution.
– Pitecanthropid fossils were found in various regions of the world.
– Pitecanthropids had an upright posture, which set them apart from the monkeys.

Examples of the word in text

Scientists studied pitecanthropid fossils to better understand human evolution. These hominids lived millions of years ago and are considered a key species in the evolutionary lineage of humans.

Rhymes with the word

– Anthropoid
– Hominid
– Australopiteco

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pitecanthropid”.

References:

1. Wikipedia
2. Encyclopedia Britannica