Simple meaning
What does Reptile mean?
A reptile is a scaled cold-blooded animal.
Dictionary definition
Reptile means a cold-blooded animal with dry scales, such as a snake or lizard.
Example sentences
Reptile in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what reptile means.
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The reading passage used reptile to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using reptile correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Reptile
scaled vertebrateRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
cold-blooded animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
lizard-like animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Opposite words
mammalHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
birdHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Reptile word family
Base word
reptile
noun
reptile
Base form.
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What does reptile mean?
Reptile means a reptile is a scaled cold-blooded animal.
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