adj
feline
FEE-lyn
Feline (adj) means relating to cats, or resembling a cat in grace or manner. Example: “She moved with a feline grace across the stage.”
adj
1
Relating to cats, or resembling a cat in grace or manner.
"She moved with a feline grace across the stage."
noun
1
A member of the cat family.
"The vet clinic specializes in treating felines."
How to use feline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or scientific word for "cat-like" or "cat."
Common pairings
feline grace
feline behavior
domestic feline
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Word forms
- Plural
- felines
- Comparative
- more feline
- Superlative
- most feline
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Etymology
From Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs, "cat" or "wildcat."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for feline
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What does “feline” mean?
The word “feline” means relating to cats, or resembling a cat in grace or manner. In plain terms, a formal or scientific word for "cat-like" or "cat.".
How do you pronounce “feline”?
“Feline” is pronounced FEE-lyn (/ˈfiːlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “feline” in a sentence?
Here is “feline” used in a sentence: “She moved with a feline grace across the stage.”
What is another word for “feline”?
Words with a similar meaning to “feline” include catly, cat and felid.
What part of speech is “feline”?
Depending on how it is used, “feline” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “feline” come from?
The word “feline” comes from Latin. From Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs, "cat" or "wildcat.".
How many meanings does “feline” have?
“Feline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to cats, or resembling a cat in grace or manner.
Example sentences
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Feline is the formal counterpart to cat, used in veterinary and scientific writing where cat would read as too casual.
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