amphibian
Amphibian (noun) means a cold-blooded animal, such as a frog or salamander, that typically starts life in water and can later live on land. Example: “Frogs and toads are the most familiar amphibians.”
How to use amphibian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn animal (like a frog) that lives part of its life in water and part on land, or a vehicle that can do the same.
Word forms
amphibians plural
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Etymology
From Greek amphibios, "living a double life", from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").
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What does “amphibian” mean?
The word “amphibian” means a cold-blooded animal, such as a frog or salamander, that typically starts life in water and can later live on land. In plain terms, an animal (like a frog) that lives part of its life in water and part on land, or a vehicle that can do the same.
How do you pronounce “amphibian”?
“Amphibian” is pronounced am-FIH-beern (/æmˈfɪbɪən/ in IPA).
How do you use “amphibian” in a sentence?
Here is “amphibian” used in a sentence: “Frogs and toads are the most familiar amphibians.”
What part of speech is “amphibian”?
Depending on how it is used, “amphibian” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “amphibian” come from?
The word “amphibian” comes from Greek. From Greek amphibios, "living a double life", from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").
How many meanings does “amphibian” have?
“Amphibian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cold-blooded animal, such as a frog or salamander, that typically starts life in water and can later live on land.
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