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ursid

ursid

8.9
Like a bear in looks or behavior, for example large and furry
  • adjective
  • /ˈɜr.sɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ursido
  • The ursid features of the animal were evident in its large paws.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the ursid characteristics of the fossil remains.

  • Her costume had an ursid look, complete with round ears and a snout.

  • The animal's ursid traits included a large body and thick fur.

  • Do you think this animal has an ursid appearance?

  • The animal's ursid traits included a large body and thick fur.

  • Scientists studied the ursid characteristics of the fossil remains.

  • Her costume had an ursid look, complete with round ears and a snout.

Synonyms

ursine
vsursid
8.9

Like a bear in looks or actions

is broader covering both appearance and typical behavior

How Bear-like

ursine
8.9
ursid
  • Specialized
8.9

Surface Forms

ursid positive

Morphology

ursid = Ursidae + bear (opaque) = urs + id

The form is built from the Latin combining form 'urs-' plus the scientific suffix '-id', neither of which is a productive, familiar English morpheme for average learners.

Etymology

Ursid comes from the Latin root ursus meaning 'bear'. Think of Ursa Major, the 'big bear' in the sky, to remember that ursid describes things that look or act like a bear, such as having a large body or thick fur.