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- DictionaryAn·i·mal/ˈanəm(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli: "wild animals adapt badly to a caged life"
adjective
- 1. relating to or characteristic of animals: "a wide range of animal species"
Definition of animal in English: cite. animal. Top 1000 frequently used words. Pronunciation: /ˈanɪml/ noun. 1a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli: wild animals adapt badly to a caged lifehumans are the only animals who weep.
adj. Biology of, pertaining to, or derived from animals: animal instincts; animal fats. pertaining to the physical, sensual, or carnal nature of humans, rather than their spiritual or intellectual nature: animal needs. Latin animālis.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Animals an‧i‧mal1 /ˈænəməl/ S1 W1 noun [ countable] 1 a living creature such as a dog or cat, that is not an insect, plant, bird, fish, or person furry little animals wild/domestic/farm animals cattle, sheep, and other domestic animals The cosmetics have not been tested on animals.
Animals form the largest group within the Eukarya. They range from very simple invertebrates, such as sponges, to highly complex mammals, such as whales, monkeys, and humans. Animals display some key differences that distinguish them from other living things.
‘What is an animal?’ outlines the criteria for defining an ‘animal’. There are characteristics by which we recognize animals — they are multicellular, get the energy necessary for life by eating other organisms, and can move and sense their environment — but these do not define an animal.
noun. uk / ˈænɪməl/ A1. something that lives and moves but is not a person, bird, fish, or insect: a wild animal. She supports animal rights (= the idea that animals should be treated well by people). anything that lives and moves, including people, birds, etc.: Are humans the only animals that use language?
Oct 22, 2015 · Animals are a diverse group of organisms that make up the kingdom known as Animalia. They are a very familiar group of organisms and are the very kingdom of life that humans belong to. In this introduction to animals we will cover the difference between vertebrate and invertebrate animals and introduce a range of animals from both groups.
