bovine
1 antonym for bovine — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to cattle or animals in the same family, such as buffalo and bison.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to cattle or animals in the same family, such as buffalo and bison.
“The vet specialises in bovine diseases.”
2. adj
Slow-witted, dull, or sluggish, like the stereotype of a placid cow.
“The inevitable consequence of handling complex international issues with cruel and bovine simplicity is to spread fear, uncertainty and instability.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use bovine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bovine growth hormone
a bovine expression
Etymology
From Late Latin bovinus, "relating to cattle," from Latin bos, "ox" — the same root that gives us "beef."
Full origin of bovine →Frequently asked questions
What does “bovine” mean?
The word “bovine” means relating to cattle or animals in the same family, such as buffalo and bison. In plain terms, to do with cattle, or (informally) dull and slow to react.
How do you pronounce “bovine”?
“Bovine” is pronounced BOH-vyn (/ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bovine” in a sentence?
Here is “bovine” used in a sentence: “The vet specialises in bovine diseases.”
What part of speech is “bovine”?
“Bovine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bovine” come from?
The word “bovine” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin bovinus, "relating to cattle," from Latin bos, "ox" — the same root that gives us "beef.".
How many meanings does “bovine” have?
“Bovine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to cattle or animals in the same family, such as buffalo and bison.
Related words
Bos
Boselaphini
Boselaphus
Bovidae
Bovinae
Bovini
Bovinus spiritualis
Bovril
beef
bovate
bovicide
boviculture
bovid
boviform
