noun
erectus
Erectus (noun) means Short for Homo erectus, an extinct early human species known for walking fully upright. Example: “Fossils of erectus have been found across Africa and Asia.”
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Short for Homo erectus, an extinct early human species known for walking fully upright.
"Fossils of erectus have been found across Africa and Asia."
How to use erectus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal short form for the extinct human species Homo erectus.
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Etymology
Shortened from the scientific name Homo erectus, Latin for "upright man."
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What does “erectus” mean?
The word “erectus” means short for Homo erectus, an extinct early human species known for walking fully upright. In plain terms, informal short form for the extinct human species Homo erectus.
How do you use “erectus” in a sentence?
Here is “erectus” used in a sentence: “Fossils of erectus have been found across Africa and Asia.”
What part of speech is “erectus”?
“Erectus” is a noun.
Where does the word “erectus” come from?
The word “erectus” comes from Latin. Shortened from the scientific name Homo erectus, Latin for "upright man.".
