Pachydermic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The pachydermic animals at the zoo included elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippos.
- The pachydermic hide of the elephant provided excellent protection against the harsh climate.
- The zookeeper's knowledge of pachydermic behavior helped her to design better enclosures for the animals.
- Pachydermic traits such as thick skin and large body size are often seen in mammals that live in harsh environments.
- Early discoveries about pachydermic anatomy were significant milestones in the study of mammalogy.