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bipedal

bipedal
Adjective

This term is primarily used in biological and anthropological contexts to describe the anatomical capability of walking upright on two limbs. It carries a clinical, descriptive tone and is most frequently encountered in scientific discussions regarding evolution, zoology, and the development of hominids.

While it describes a physical trait, it often serves as a marker of evolutionary advancement in comparative anatomy. It is distinct from "upright," which describes a posture, whereas "bipedal" specifically refers to the mechanism of locomotion.

Meanings

Adjectivebipedal

Using two legs for walking.

Humans are bipedal primates.

Examples

Humans are the most well known bipedal mammals.

none

Humans are the most well known bipedal mammals.

The T rex was a bipedal dinosaur with tiny arms.

History

The T rex was a bipedal dinosaur with tiny arms.

We need to improve the balance of the bipedal robot.

Business

We need to improve the balance of the bipedal robot.

Birds are bipedal animals that evolved from theropods.

Trivia

Birds are bipedal animals that evolved from theropods.

Is this creature bipedal or quadrupedal?

Fantasy

Is this creature bipedal or quadrupedal?

The transition to bipedal locomotion was a key step in human evolution.

History

The transition to bipedal locomotion was a key step in human evolution.

I wonder if the alien in the movie is actually bipedal.

Anime

I wonder if the alien in the movie is actually bipedal.

Kangaroos use a unique bipedal hopping motion to move quickly.

Trivia

Kangaroos use a unique bipedal hopping motion to move quickly.

The androids were designed with a bipedal frame to navigate human environments.

Supernatural

The androids were designed with a bipedal frame to navigate human environments.

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