Word
equine
US/ˈiˌkwaɪn/
UK/ˈɛkwaɪn/
Definition
adj. relating to or looking like a horse. You use this word in formal or scientific contexts when talking about horses.
adj. relating to, affecting, or resembling a horse or other member of the horse family (Equidae). Typically used in formal, technical, or veterinary contexts.
Examples
“The vet specializes in equine medicine.”
“The local sanctuary provides a safe environment for equine therapy programs involving retired racehorses.”
“The archaeological site yielded several equine skeletons, suggesting that the ancient civilization relied heavily on horses for both agricultural labor and long-distance trade across the plains.”
Examples
simple
“The vet specializes in equine medicine.”
contextual
“The local sanctuary provides a safe environment for equine therapy programs involving retired racehorses.”
complex
“The archaeological site yielded several equine skeletons, suggesting that the ancient civilization relied heavily on horses for both agricultural labor and long-distance trade across the plains.”
Usage
Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Phidias, the bearded sculptor, stands in front of the Parthenon Frieze, whose characters – human and equine alike – Alma-Tadema would have been able to study in detail in the British Museum.” “But David Mountford, chief executive of the British Equine Veterinary Association, said that the British racing rules on steroid use leave no room for confusion.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin equīnus (“of or pertaining to horses”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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