What is another word for polydactylous?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪdˈaktɪləs] (IPA)

Polydactylous is a term used to describe an organism with more than the typical number of digits. Some synonyms for polydactylous are supernumerary digits, hyperdactyly, and polydactyly. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences between them. Supernumerary digits refer specifically to extra digits on hands or feet, whereas hyperdactyly and polydactyly can also refer to extra digits on other body parts. Other related terms include the presence of accessory fingers or toes, and redundancy of digits. While polydactylous organisms are rare in humans, they are more common in other animals such as cats, dogs, and horses.

Synonyms for Polydactylous:

What are the hypernyms for Polydactylous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    TOES, being multi-toed, having more than five digits, having more than five fingers, having more than ten digits, possessing multiple digits.

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