animalistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to animals or their behavior.

  - "The zoo was filled with animalistic sounds."
  - "His animalistic instincts took over in the heat of the moment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with animalistic
anarchistic , hysterialistic , patriarchistic

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Variants

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animalism , animalisms , animalistic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'animalis', meaning 'relating to animals'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'animalistic' was first used in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. Animalistic behaviors can be observed in many animals, including aggression, dominance displays, and mating rituals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bestiality: A sexual relationship between a human and an animal is considered bestiality and is a criminal act in most societies.

2. Animal rights: The belief that animals are entitled to certain moral protections and should not be exploited for human benefit.

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Culture

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In literature and art, animalistic themes often explore the primal and instinctual nature of humans and animals. For example, George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' uses animalistic characters to critique political power dynamics.

How to Memorize "animalistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a zoo or a jungle filled with animals and their sounds to memorize the meaning of animalistic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word animalistic with animals and their behaviors to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Animals Instinctively Live In Nature' to memorize the meaning of animalistic.

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