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For years, I've felt an obligation to harvest an animal, since all my life I've so mindlessly consumed them. But that was from the safety of my desk.
Rosecrans Baldwin

Meaning of "animal" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANIMAL

From Latin animal (n), from animālis (adj) living, breathing.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ANIMAL

animal  [ˈænɪməl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANIMAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Animal can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ANIMAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Animal

Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their lives. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently. All animals must ingest other organisms or their products for sustenance. Most known animal phyla appeared in the fossil record as marine species during the Cambrian explosion, about 542 million years ago. Animals are divided into various sub-groups, some of which are: vertebrates; molluscs; arthropods; annelids; sponges; and jellyfish.

Definition of animal in the English dictionary

The first definition of animal in the dictionary is any living organism characterized by voluntary movement, the possession of cells with noncellulose cell walls and specialized sense organs enabling rapid response to stimuli, and the ingestion of complex organic substances such as plants and other animals related prefix zoo-. Other definition of animal is any mammal, esp any mammal except man. Animal is also a brutish person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANIMAL


decimal
ˈdɛsɪməl
epididymal
ˌepɪˈdɪdɪməl
hexadecimal
ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl
infinitesimal
ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl
intimal
ˈɪntɪməl
maximal
ˈmæksɪməl
mesenchymal
mesˈeŋkɪməl
minimal
ˈmɪnɪməl
nonanimal
ˌnɒnˈænɪməl
optimal
ˈɒptɪməl
primal
ˈpraɪməl
proximal
ˈprɒksɪməl
ramal
ˈreɪməl
schimmel
ˈʃɪməl
simul
ˈsɪməl
submaximal
sʌbˈmæksɪməl
subminimal
sʌbˈmɪnɪməl
suboptimal
sʌbˈɒptɪməl
toponymal
təˈpɒnɪməl
trionymal
traɪˈɒnɪməl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANIMAL

animadverter
animal cracker
animal experiment
animal experimentation
animal fat
animal husbandry
animal kingdom
Animal Liberation Front
animal liberationist
animal lover
animal magnetism
animal rights
animal rights campaigner
animal rights movement
animal sanctuary
animal spirits
animal starch
animal testing
animal welfare
animalcular

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANIMAL

approximal
binary-coded decimal
centesimal
companion animal
duodecimal
farm animal
interproximal
lacrimal
nonagesimal
nonoptimal
pack animal
party animal
pessimal
planetesimal
recurring decimal
repeating decimal
sentinel animal
sexagesimal
stuffed animal
vigesimal

Synonyms and antonyms of animal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ANIMAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «animal» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of animal

Translation of «animal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANIMAL

Find out the translation of animal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of animal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «animal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

animal
570 millions of speakers

English

animal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पशु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَيَوان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

животное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

animal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

animal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Haiwan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

動物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kewan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động vật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால்நடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्राणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hayvan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

animale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwierzę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тварина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

animal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζώο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

djur
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dyr
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of animal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIMAL»

The term «animal» is very widely used and occupies the 2.276 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIMAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «animal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «animal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about animal

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10 QUOTES WITH «ANIMAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word animal.
1
Chris Adami
In the animal world, there are all kinds of behaviors that are binary: for example, to flee or to fight. In any evolutionary environment, knowing your opponent's decision would not be advantageous for long because your opponent would evolve the same recognition mechanism to also know you.
2
Mohamed Al-Fayed
I have two Filipino nannies who have British passport and not me. I don't need British passport. When you were running around in an animal skin, my ancestors were building the pyramids.
3
Henri Frederic Amiel
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
4
Rosecrans Baldwin
For years, I've felt an obligation to harvest an animal, since all my life I've so mindlessly consumed them. But that was from the safety of my desk.
5
Neal Barnard
To give a child animal products is a form of child abuse.
6
Emmanuelle Beart
I keep reading that I'm cold. But I'm not, I'm shy. And I play a lot of women of fire and sexuality like an animal - so I'm cold on one side and fiery on the other.
7
Sitting Bull
It is through this mysterious power that we too have our being, and we therefore yield to our neighbors, even to our animal neighbors, the same right as ourselves to inhabit this vast land.
8
James Cameron
I blame it on Walt Disney, where animals are given human qualities. People don't understand that a wild animal is not something that is nice to pat. It can seriously harm you.
9
Neko Case
I think I've kind of been mistaken for somebody who's trying to be a spokesperson for animal rights, and the fact is I'm not qualified to be a spokesperson. I am passionate about it, but I'm not trying to make other people do what I do.
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J. M. Coetzee
If it is indeed impossible - or at least very difficult - to inhabit the consciousness of an animal, then in writing about animals there is a temptation to project upon them feelings and thoughts that may belong only to our own human mind and heart.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANIMAL»

Discover the use of animal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to animal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
Offers photographs and information about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates from throughout the world.
David Burnie, Dr Don E Wilson, 2001
2
Animal
When Animal returns to Harlem and learns of the attempt on his soul mate's life, he wages a personal war against those responsible, only to discover the frightening truth in the process. Original. 50,000 first printing.
K'wan, 2012
3
Animal Farm
A guide to reading "Animal Farm" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.
David Ball, George Orwell, 1984
4
Animal
Perfect for all the family, essential for nature students and conservationists everywhere - Animal is a classic for a new generation. The book's beautiful flocked cover, made to look just like a real zebra, also makes it the perfect gift.
David Burnie, 2011
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Animal
Neither evangelical nor proselytizing, Animal invites the reader to think beyond the boundaries of a subject that has a direct effect on our day-to-day lives.
Erica Fudge, 2002
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Animal Speak
This beloved, bestselling guide has become a classic reference for anyone wishing to forge a spiritual connection with the majesty and mystery of the animal world.
Ted Andrews, 2010
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Animal Minds: Beyond Cognition to Consciousness
A pioneer in animal cognition makes the case for investigating the consciousness of non-humans, using examples from his work with dolphins, chimpanzees, and birds to back his arguement, in a revised and expanded edition of the classic study ...
Donald R. Griffin, 2001
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Alternatives to Animal Testing
An up-to-date discussion of the development of alternatives to animal testing, ideal for professionals and academics.
Ronald E. Hester, Roy M. Harrison, 2006
9
Animal Testing: Issues and Ethics
Discusses the pros and cons of testing products intended for human use on animals, as well as the legal and ethical issues involved.
Stephanie Watson, 2009
10
Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare [2 ...
The work helps readers understand the different viewpoints of animal welfare advocates who want to improve conditions for animals and animal rights activists who don't want animals used at all.
Marc Bekoff, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANIMAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term animal is used in the context of the following news items.
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'We're a violent nation' – director tackles Spain's festival culture of …
The festival has attracted increasing criticism from animal rights groups – on Saturday activists from Peta staged a protest to draw attention to ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Indy offers pet care for animal lovers in need
Of the 15,000 abandoned animals that wind up at the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control shelter each year, about 30 percent come from ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
3
Animal abuse film exposes dark side of Spanish festivals - video
Scenes from an upcoming documentary on animal abuse at Spain's religious festivals. Santa Fiesta, directed by Miguel Ángel Rolland, looks at ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Chinese animal farms to be used as earthquake warning centers
Workers at these animal farms have been asked to report the behavior of ... Park, one of the refurbished animal farms, according to China Daily. «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
Animal activists protest at circus
The protesters – under the banner of Ban Animal Circuses – were holding up placards reading “Not born to perform” and “Your fun, misery for ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
6
The Link Between Animal Cruelty And Human Violence
Any act that tortures or causes suffering and/or pain to any animal qualifies as animal abuse. Such acts range from a failure to provide food and ... «Huffington Post India, Jul 15»
7
Canada by motorhome: Animal spotting around Banff and Jasper
The England Lionesses have done the country so proud in Canada that they deserve a holiday – and if a holiday exploring wild places of ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
8
Animal Shelter Collecting Record Number of Pets After 4th of July
It's one of the busiest nights for animal shelters across the nation. The Washoe County Animal Services collected more than 40 dogs on Sunday ... «KOLO, Jul 15»
9
OKC Animal Welfare Encounters Many Strays After July 4 Holiday
OKLAHOMA CITY -. July 5 is one of the busiest days of the year for animal control in Oklahoma City. With many pets getting loose after being ... «news9.com KWTV, Jul 15»
10
All 300 dogs and cats moved from Lawrence County Animal Shelter
On Sunday, all 300 animals from the Lawrence County Animal Shelter were settled into a temporary facility where they will receive medical ... «WAAY, Jul 15»

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