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creature

/ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A living organism that possesses an anatomical body, metabolic processes, and a structured organization.

    - "The creature in the lake is a mystery to the villagers."
    - "The scientist studied the behavior of various creatures in their natural habitat."
  • noun

    A being from folklore, literature, or legend.

    - "The creature from Greek mythology had the head of a lion and the body of a human."
    - "The children were afraid of the creature that lived in the closet."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with creature
nature , creature , plateau , latrue
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. creature (English) : A living organism

  2. creature (English) : A being from folklore, literature, or legend

  3. creator (English) : A person who makes or invents something

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. creature (English) : A living organism

  2. creature (English) : A being from folklore, literature, or legend

  3. creator (English) : A person who makes or invents something

Variants
List of all variants of creature that leads to same result
creatural , creature , creaturehood , creaturehoods , creatureliness , creaturelinesses , creaturely , creatures , creature comfort , creature comforts , creature of habit
Forms
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creatures, creature's, creatures', creature's

Etymology
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From Old French 'creature' meaning 'created thing'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest creature ever recorded was the blue whale, which can reach lengths of up to 100 feet and weigh as much as 200 tons.

  2. The smallest creature is the bacterium 'Paraglobus pygmaeus', which measures only 0.3 micrometers in length.

Related Concepts
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  1. Animal: A multicellular organism, belonging to the kingdom Animalia. Animals have a well-developed nervous system and muscles for movement.

  2. Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations by word of mouth.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Creatures have been a significant part of human culture throughout history. They have appeared in various forms of literature, art, music, and mythology. Creatures such as dragons, unicorns, and griffins have captured the imagination of people for centuries. In folklore, creatures are often used to explain natural phenomena or to teach moral lessons.

How to Memorize "creature"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
    - Visualize a creature that has the ability to change its shape and size.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'creature' with the word 'mythology'.
    - Think of the word 'creature' as meaning 'being from folklore or legend'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a creature with the letters C-R-E-A-T-U-R-E spelled out in its body.
    - Remember the word 'creature' by associating it with the word 'creator' - a creature is something that is created.

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