carnivorous

/kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/

Meanings

adjective

Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.

Examples :

"My dog is carnivorous and loves to eat meat. "

adjective

Predatory or flesh eating.

Examples :

"The lion is a carnivorous animal. "

animal biology nature organism food

adjective

Insectivorous: capable of trapping insects and absorbing nutrient from them.

Examples :

"The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that traps insects for nutrients. "

animal biology ecology insect organism nature science

Related Words

absorbing verb

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company is absorbing its smaller competitor, and soon their name will disappear. "

insectivorous adjective

/ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/

Feeding on insects.

"The Venus flytrap is an insectivorous plant that traps and digests insects for nutrients. "

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

carnivores noun

/ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːrz/ /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔrz/

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

"As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores."

trapping verb

/ˈtɹæpɪŋ/

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

"to trap foxes"

nutrients noun

/ˈnuːtriənts/ /ˈnjuːtriənts/

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

"The vegetables provided many essential nutrients for the growing children. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

nutrient noun

/ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

"Vegetables are a good source of nutrients for a healthy diet. "

eating verb

/ˈiːtɪŋ/ /ˈitɪŋ/

To ingest; to be ingested.

"The children are eating lunch in the cafeteria. "

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

predatory adjective

/ˈpɹedətəɹi/

Of, or relating to a predator.

"The shark's predatory instincts kicked in when it sensed the injured fish. "

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "