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tripedal

tripedal

8.2
Having three legs
  • adjective
  • /ˈtraɪˌpɛdəl/
  • Specialized
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  • A tripedal camera stand can provide better balance on uneven ground.

Examples

  • Some ancient creatures were believed to be tripedal based on fossil evidence.

  • The tripedal creature moved gracefully across the sand.

  • The artist designed a tripedal stool for extra stability.

  • Can you believe a tripedal animal exists?

  • The alien creature was tripedal, moving gracefully on its three legs across the uneven terrain.

  • She built a tripedal robot that could navigate rough surfaces more easily than its quadrupedal counterparts.

  • In the art exhibit, the sculptor depicted a tripedal dinosaur, showcasing its unique method of movement.

Synonyms

three-legged
vstripedal
8 2.4

Having three legs, like a stool or an animal

indicates actual use or possession of three limbs rather than mere appearance

Surface Forms

tripedal positive

Morphology

tripedal = pedal (transparent) = tri + ped + al

The prefix 'tri-' clearly indicates three, and 'pedal' relates to feet, making the meaning of 'tripedal' as having three feet transparent.

Etymology

The word tripedal comes from tri- meaning 'three' and pedal meaning 'foot', like a tripod or the pedal on a bike. So something tripedal has three 'feet' or three legs and stands on three supports.