cheetah

/ˈtʃiːtə/

Meanings

noun

A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head. It is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

Examples :

"The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, was the fastest animal at the zoo. "

Related Words

terrestrial noun

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

"The terrestrial is a very important part of our school's science curriculum. "

credited verb

/ˈkɹedɪt/

To believe; to put credence in.

"The detective credited the witness's story about seeing a suspicious car near the house. "

incredible adjective

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/

Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.

"The story of the student who got a perfect score on every test seemed incredible; no one believed it was possible. "

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

leopard noun

/ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/

Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

"The zookeeper pointed to the magnificent leopard in its enclosure. "

longer adjective

/ˈlɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈlɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈlɔŋ.ɡɚ/

Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).

"The new desk is longer than the old one, so I have more space to work. "

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

proportionately adverb

/pɹəˈpɔːʃənətli/ /pɹəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.

"As the pizza was divided, each person received a slice that was proportionately sized to their hunger level. "

fastest adjective

/ˈfæstɪst/ /ˈfæstəst/

Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

"That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!"