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primate

/ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A primate is a mammal of the order Primates, characterized by an opposable thumb and other adaptations for grasping and climbing.

    - "The primate order includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans."
    - "Primates are divided into two suborders: Prosimii (prosimians) and Anthropoidea (higher primates)."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with primate
chimpanzee , banana tree
Variants
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primate , primates , primateship , primateships , primatial
Etymology
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From Greek primatos, first in rank, from protos, first.

Trivia
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  1. Primates are the only order of mammals with opposable thumbs.

  2. The smallest primate is the mouse lemur, which weighs only about 30 grams.

  3. The largest primate is the gorilla, which can weigh up to 227 kilograms.

Related Concepts
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  1. Anthropoids: A suborder of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

  2. Prosimians: A suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.

Culture
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Primates have been a subject of fascination for humans for centuries due to their close evolutionary relationship. They have been studied extensively in fields such as anthropology, psychology, and biology. Primates have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and popular culture.

How to Memorize "primate"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a monkey or an ape using its opposable thumb to grasp a branch or a banana.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'primate' with the image of a monkey or an ape.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that primates are mammals that have an opposable thumb and are characterized by grasping and climbing abilities.

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