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short-headed

short-headed

7.9
Having a short, wide head like some dogs and sheep
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃɔrtˌhɛdɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : braquicefálico
  • The bulldog is known for its short-headed appearance and compact skull.

Examples

  • The study focused on the genetic basis for short-headed features in different dog breeds.

  • Certain sheep breeds are classified as short-headed due to the shape of their skulls.

  • The short-headed breed of dog has a unique appearance.

  • Many short-headed animals are known for their distinctive features.

  • The bulldog is known for its short-headed appearance and compact skull.

  • Certain sheep breeds are classified as short-headed due to the shape of their skulls.

  • The study focused on the genetic basis for short-headed features in different dog breeds.

Synonyms

brachycephalic
vsshort-headed
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Having a short, wide head that is almost as wide as it is long

is the common descriptive phrase used without strict measurement
broad-headed
vsshort-headed
  • Specialized
8.2

An animal or person with a wide head compared with its length

is the technical descriptor tied to measurement rather than plain proportion
brachycranial
vsshort-headed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a short, broad head like some bulldogs

is the general descriptive phrase not tied to numeric indices
brachycranic
vsshort-headed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a short, wide head shape

is the plain descriptive phrase used without specialist labels
roundheaded
vsshort-headed
  • Specialized
8.1

A person or animal with a short, wide, rounded head

is the basic descriptor focusing on short and broad rather than roundness

Antonyms

long-headed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a head that is longer than it is wide

How Short-Headed

short-headed
  • Specialized
7.9
long-headed
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

short-headed positive

Morphology

short-headed = short + headed (transparent) = short + head + ed

Both components are productive and the compound literally means 'having a short head', so the relation between base and sense is directly inferable.

Etymology

Short-headed comes from the simple parts short ('not long') and head ('top part of the body'), so it literally means having a head that is 'short' in shape. That's why we use it for animals like bulldogs or certain sheep with a broad, compact skull.