Used in a Sentence

even-toed

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for even-toed.

Editorial note

Ruminant: an herbivorous, even-toed, hoofed mammal (suborder Ruminantia and Tylopoda) that has a complex 3- or 4-chambered stomach.

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Quick take

Having an even number of toes, as in the artiodactyls.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of even-toed gathered in one view.

adjective

Having an even number of toes, as in the artiodactyls.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for even-toed.

Example sentences

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Ruminant: an herbivorous, even-toed, hoofed mammal (suborder Ruminantia and Tylopoda) that has a complex 3- or 4-chambered stomach.

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Sounds like a change to camel plot (cplot) might make more sense (another even-toed ungulate, not easily mistaken for a gnu)?

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These land-based mammals are believed to be hoofed mammals, sharing a common ancestry with even-toed ungulates such as the cow and the deer.

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It's an even-toed ungulate, closer to deer, cows and sheep.

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Dolphins and whales are even-toed ungulates.

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I found this fascinating: "An antelope is a member of a number of even-toed ungulate species indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia.

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I learnt not long ago that there's no such 'thing' as an antelope: "The term antelope is used to refer to many species of even-toed ruminant that are indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia.

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I tried to see if there might be a more generic animal name to use for inspiration, and so learned that: "The even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla) are ungulates (hoofed animals) whose weight is borne approximately equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls), such as horses.".

Quote examples

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I found this fascinating: "An antelope is a member of a number of even-toed ungulate species indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia.

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I learnt not long ago that there's no such 'thing' as an antelope: "The term antelope is used to refer to many species of even-toed ruminant that are indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia.

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I tried to see if there might be a more generic animal name to use for inspiration, and so learned that: "The even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla) are ungulates (hoofed animals) whose weight is borne approximately equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls), such as horses.".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use even-toed in a sentence?

Ruminant: an herbivorous, even-toed, hoofed mammal (suborder Ruminantia and Tylopoda) that has a complex 3- or 4-chambered stomach.

What does even-toed mean?

Having an even number of toes, as in the artiodactyls.

What part of speech is even-toed?

even-toed is commonly used as adjective.