Definition

Adjective: * Having one hump on its back. This term is used almost exclusively to describe a specific type of camel.

Usage

The adjective "single-humped" is used attributively, meaning it is placed directly before the noun it modifies. Its usage is highly specific to zoology and animal description.

Examples

• The single-humped camel, also known as the dromedary, is well-adapted to hot desert climates.
• We saw a herd of single-humped camels crossing the dunes.
• This species is easily distinguished from its two-humped relative by being single-humped.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in comparative contexts to highlight a distinguishing feature.
  • Unlike the Bactrian camel, the Arabian camel is single-humped.

Variants and Related Words

• One-humped (adjective): A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
  • The one-humped dromedary is native to the Middle East.

Synonyms

• One-humped
• Dromedary (Note: "Dromedary" is the specific name for the single-humped camel species, , not a direct adjective synonym for "single-humped").

Different Meanings

"Single-humped" does not have other common meanings. It is a technical descriptive term with a single, clear definition.

Adjective

1. having one hump
   • a one-humped camel