Otidiform

/oʊˈtɪdɪfɔːrm/

बस्टर्ड-जैसा; ओटिड-जैसी आकृति वाला

Origin & History

Formed from New Latin 'otid-' (from Otididae, the bustard family) + Latin '-formis' meaning 'shaped, formed'.

यह शब्द न्यू लैटिन ‘otid-’ (Otididae—बस्टर्ड कुल से) और लैटिन प्रत्यय ‘-formis’ (‘आकार/रूप वाला’) से मिलकर बना है।

Definition

Describing something that is shaped like, resembles, or is characteristic of a bustard (family Otididae), especially in zoological or anatomical description.

किसी वस्तु/जीव के ऐसे आकार या बनावट का वर्णन, जो बस्टर्ड (Otididae कुल) के समान हो—विशेषकर प्राणीविज्ञान/शारीरिक रचना के वर्णन में।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
In the comparative anatomy notes, the pelvis was described as otidiform.
तुलनात्मक शरीररचना के नोट्स में श्रोणि को ओटिडिफ़ॉर्म बताया गया।

Usage Examples

The specimen showed an otidiform silhouette when viewed from a distance.
The author used otidiform to emphasize a bustard-like body plan in the illustration.
Otids are terrestrial birds; otidiform traits often refer to a stout, ground-adapted build.

Synonyms

Bustard-like Otid-like

Antonyms

Non-otidiform Unlike a bustard

Related Forms

Noun
Otid / Otididae
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

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