Australopith

//ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of australopith. alt-of
  2. 2
    Any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.

    "The incisors are more similar in size to the molars compared to earlier australopiths—a condition which is also more humanlike. The limb bones indicate A. garhi had small stature like earlier australopiths."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of australopith. alt-of, not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.

Synonyms

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australopithecineaustralopithecineaustralopithecus

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"The incisors are more similar in size to the molars compared to earlier australopiths—a condition which is also more humanlike. The limb bones indicate A. garhi had small stature like earlier australopiths."

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