two-toe

Thân thiện

A sloth hangs from a branch with its two-toe foot.

Definition

Adjective: - Having two toes on each foot. This term is used specifically in zoology to describe certain animals, particularly sloths, that possess two functional toes on their forelimbs.

Usage

• The term "two-toe" is used attributively, typically before a noun, to classify or describe an animal species.
• It is a compound adjective formed from the number "two" and the noun "toe."

Examples

• The two-toe sloth is a fascinating creature that lives in the rainforests of Central and South America.
• Scientists studied the locomotion of the two-toe anteater, though it is more commonly associated with sloths.
• A key identifying feature is its two-toe forefeet, which differ from the three-toed variety.

Advanced Usage

• In technical or zoological contexts, "two-toed" (often hyphenated) is the standard adjectival form to describe the condition of having two digits.
  • The genus Choloepus comprises the two-toed sloths.

Variants and Related Words

• Two-toed (adj.): The more common hyphenated spelling of the same adjective.
  • The two-toed sloth moves very slowly.
• Digitigrade (adj.): Walking on the toes, which is a related anatomical term but not a synonym.

Synonyms

• Bidactyl (adj.): A more technical zoological term meaning having two fingers or toes. (Note: This is a precise synonym but is less common in general usage.)

Notes on Meaning

• The term almost exclusively refers to a physical characteristic of animals and is not used to describe humans or inanimate objects.
• The primary referent is the two-toed sloth. When used alone (e.g., "a two-toe"), it is a shortened form meaning "a two-toed sloth."

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having two toes

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