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platyrrhinian

platyrrhinian

9.9
About monkeys from Central and South America or people with broad, widely spaced nostrils
  • adjective
  • /ˌplætɪˈrɪniən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : platirrino
  • The platyrrhinian monkeys are native to South and Central America.

Examples

  • Researchers found that the ancient skull displayed distinctive platyrrhinian features.

  • Many platyrrhinian monkeys live in tropical rainforests.

  • Heritage studies often classify certain populations as platyrrhinian based on nasal structure.

  • The platyrrhinian species are fascinating to study.

  • Certain anthropologists focus on platyrrhinian traits to distinguish between different human populations.

  • The platyrrhinian monkeys are known for their social behavior and unique adaptations to their environment.

  • In a discussion about primate evolution, we examined how platyrrhinian characteristics influence their classification.

Synonyms

platyrrhine
vsplatyrrhinian
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to monkeys from Central and South America or people with broad, flat noses

is the adjective form used interchangeably but with different spelling
platyrhine
vsplatyrrhinian
  • Specialized
9.9

A wide, flat nose with nostrils far apart like monkeys from the Americas

is the same concept but appears in a different spelled form
platyrhinian
vsplatyrrhinian
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a wide, flat nose with nostrils far apart

is an alternative form sharing meaning but differing in suffix
platyrrhinic
vsplatyrrhinian
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a wide nose with nostrils far apart

is the same idea but uses a different adjectival ending
broadnosed
vsplatyrrhinian
7.1

A person or animal that has a wide, flat nose

is the technical term used mainly in scientific naming

Surface Forms

platyrrhinian positive

Morphology

platyrrhinian = platyrrhine (opaque) = platy + rrhin + ian

Formation by adding the productive suffix '-ian' to 'platyrrhine' is a regular, predictable derivation.

Etymology

Platyrrhinian comes from Greek parts platy- meaning 'broad' and -rrhin- meaning 'nose', as in rhino, so it describes people or animals with a 'broad' or widely spaced nose.