Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hippopotamic
Adjective
/ˌhɪpəpəˈtæmɪk/
Definition
Related to or resembling the hippopotamus.
Examples
- The hippopotamic size of the creature made it unmistakable in the wild.
- Scientists studied the hippopotamic features of the ancient fossils.
Meaning
The term ‘hippopotamic’ is used to describe characteristics, behaviors, or attributes that are similar to those of a hippopotamus.
Synonyms
- Hippopotamus-like
- Hippopotamus-related
