animal

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈænɪməl/
/ˈænɪməl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

Synonyms
beast creature
Example Sentences
  • A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants.
2 Definition

In non-scientific usage, any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.

Synonyms
beast
3 Definition

In non-scientific usage, any land-living vertebrate (i.e. not fishes, insects, etc.).

4 Definition

A person who behaves wildly; a bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, or inhuman person.

Synonyms
brute monster savage
Example Sentences
  • My students are animals.
5 Definition

A person of a particular type.

Example Sentences
  • He's a political animal.
6 Definition

Matter, thing.

Example Sentences
  • a whole different animal
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or relating to animals.

Synonyms
beastly bestial
Example Sentences
  • animal instincts
2 Definition

Raw, base, unhindered by social codes.

Synonyms
animalistic beastly bestial untamed wild
Example Sentences
  • animal passions
3 Definition

Pertaining to the spirit or soul; relating to sensation or innervation.

4 Definition

Excellent