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tuskless

tuskless

5.1
An animal that does not have the long curved front teeth that its kind usually has
  • adjective
  • /ˈtʌskləs/
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  • The tuskless elephant wandered through the savanna.

Examples

  • Many tuskless elephants have been spotted in the region.

  • The tuskless elephant was less likely to be targeted by poachers.

  • Scientists studied a population of tuskless elephants in the national park.

  • Some warthogs are born tuskless, which affects their ability to dig for food.

  • In some populations of elephants, being tuskless is becoming increasingly common due to genetic mutations.

  • The tuskless rhinoceros was able to blend into the dense foliage, making it hard to spot.

  • Elephants that are tuskless face different challenges in their habitats compared to those with tusks.

Antonyms

tusked
5.5

An animal that has long, pointed front teeth like an elephant or walrus

How Tusked

tusked
5.5
tuskless
5.1

Surface Forms

tuskless positive

Morphology

tuskless = tusk (transparent) = tusk + less

Formed by the noun 'tusk' + productive suffix '-less' meaning 'without', giving a literal meaning 'without tusks'.

Etymology

Tuskless comes from tusk ('long tooth') and -less ('without'). It describes animals, like elephants or warthogs, that are 'without' their tusks.