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/ˌæk.ænˌθɑp.təˈɹɪd͡ʒ.i.n̩/ · noun
(zoology) Any fish of the superorder Acanthopterygii..
Use acanthopterygian when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acanthopterygian means (zoology) Any fish of the superorder Acanthopterygii..
Common synonyms include spiny-finned fish.
Possible antonyms include malacopterygian, soft-finned fish.
Use acanthopterygian where its definition matches the intended context.
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