Bipedal

usgb/ˌbaɪˈpedl/
adjective

Refers to any creature or thing that uses two legs for walking.

Humans are typically bipedal, they walk on two legs.
Visual representation of "bipedal" - Refers to any creature or thing that uses two legs for walking.

Often appears as...

  • bipedal locomotion
  • bipedal species
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Evolutionary Term

Often used in biology or paleontology when discussing the evolution from four-legged to two-legged movement.

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The dinosaur's skeletal structure suggested a transition toward bipedal posture.
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Not Just Humans

Although humans are bipedal, some animals like birds or kangaroos also walk on two legs.

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The emu is an example of a bipedal bird.
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Robotic Usage

In robotics, 'bipedal' describes robots designed to mimic two-legged human walking.

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Engineers are developing bipedal robots for complex rescue missions.
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