WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Adactylous

Definition:

Adactylous is an adjective that refers to a condition or organism lacking digits or fingers.

Sense 1:

Adactylous can describe a biological characteristic of certain animals, such as reptiles or amphibians, where they do not possess digits.

Example sentence: The snake, being adactylous, slithered across the forest floor without leaving any footprints.

Sense 2:

Adactylous can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is extremely clumsy or awkward, as if they lack coordination like having no fingers to grasp.

Example sentence: Grandpa tried to fix the broken clock, but his adactylous hands only managed to make it worse.

Related Products: