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mammalian

adj.
C1 Advanced US //məˈmeɪɫiən// UK //mæmˈeɪliən// mam·malian

adj. relating to mammals, which are animals that feed their babies with milk from the mother's body.

adj. relating to or characteristic of the class Mammalia. Typically describes biological processes, physical traits, or species belonging to this group.


SIMPLE

Whales are mammalian creatures that live in the ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers studied mammalian brain development to better understand how human memory functions.

COMPLEX

The transition from reptilian to mammalian jaw structures represents one of the most well-documented transformations in the vertebrate fossil record, illustrating a shift in both feeding and hearing mechanisms.

Synonyms
Origin

From mammal + -ian.

Usage

Primarily used as an adjective in scientific and academic contexts; less common as a noun referring to a specific mammal.

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