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unwebbed

unwebbed

8.8
Toes or feet that have no skin between them
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈwɛbd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin membranas
  • The lizard had unwebbed feet, unlike the frogs in the same pond.

Examples

  • Some duck species have unwebbed toes, which affects their swimming ability.

  • The unwebbed feet of the cat allow for better climbing.

  • Scientists observed that the primitive frog’s unwebbed toes limited its movement in water.

  • Birds like ostriches have unwebbed toes.

  • The dog has unwebbed toes, making it better suited for running on land.

  • Many birds, like sparrows, have unwebbed feet to help them perch on branches.

  • Unlike ducks, which have webbed feet, chickens are known for their unwebbed toes that allow them to scratch the ground.

Antonyms

webbed
4 3.1

Having skin between the toes and fingers, like a duck or frog

How Webbed

webbed
4 3.1
palmate
  • Specialized
9.2
semipalmated
  • Specialized
8.8
unwebbed
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

unwebbed positive

Morphology

unwebbed = webbed (transparent) = un + web + ed

Clear negative prefix 'un-' attached to the adjective 'webbed' produces the literal meaning 'not having webbing', which learners can readily derive.

Etymology

Unwebbed starts with un- meaning 'not' and uses web like a spider's web or the thin skin that joins toes. So unwebbed means the toes are 'not' joined by that skin, which explains why unwebbed feet do not help much for swimming.