Carnivorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Carnivorous is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.
Meaning
Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.
More Meanings
- Predatory or flesh-eating.
- (botany) Insectivorous: capable of trapping insects and absorbing nutrient from them.
Example Sentences
carnivorous diet
carnivorous animal
Synonyms for carnivorous
Depending on context, synonyms include sarcophagous, predacious, zoophagous, piscivorous.
Antonyms for carnivorous
Common opposites include omnivorous, insectivorous, herbivorous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zoophagous, meat-eating, flesh-eating, piscivorous, predacious, carnivore.
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