Opposable (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being placed opposite to something; "the thumb is opposable to the forefinger".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The human thumb is opposable to the forefinger, allowing for precise grasping and manipulation of objects.
- The unique skeletal structure of the opossum's feet makes its big toe opposable to the other digits.
- The monkey's opposable thumbs enable it to climb up and down trees with great agility.
- The opposable nature of the pollex bone in primates is crucial for their advanced dexterous abilities.
- Certain extinct primates were also known to possess opposable thumbs, which likely contributed to their adaptability and survival.