adj
Meaning 1
Adapted for running.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Examples
- The limbs of the horse are cursorial.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
cursorial
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rhymes with -ɔːɹiəl
adj
Meaning 2
Having legs fitted for running.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Examples
- The ostrich is a cursorial bird.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Such an animal
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Antonyms: none provided
adjective
Meaning 4
(of limbs and feet) adapted for running
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: fossorial
History
Etymology
By surface analysis, cursory + -al.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: juoksemiseen sopeutunut — adapted for running
- Finnish: juoksu- — having legs fitted for running
- Welsh: rhedol — having legs fitted for running