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