tetradactyl

A tetradactyl lizard climbs a sunlit rock.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having four digits: "tetradactyl" describes an animal that possesses four toes or fingers on each limb, typically used in zoological contexts.

Usage Examples

• (The bird has four toes.)
• (Many reptiles have four digits.)

Advanced Usage

• "tetradactyl foot": a foot structure with four digits, often seen in birds and some mammals.
  • The tetradactyl foot of the ostrich is adapted for running. (The foot has four toes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tetradactylous (adj): an alternative form meaning the same as tetradactyl.
  • The tetradactylous condition is common in certain amphibians. (Having four digits.)

Synonyms

• Four-toed: having four toes.
• Quadridigitate: having four digits (rare, technical).

Related Idioms

• No common idioms are associated with "tetradactyl" due to its highly specialized scientific usage.