batrachiate

/bætrəˈkeɪɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to live or pass one’s life among frogs or other amphibians, often in a scientific or scholarly manner

“The herpetologist chose to batrachiate in the remote rainforest, where she could study the diverse species up close.”

2. verb

to spend one’s time or life in a certain way, especially in pursuit of a particular interest

“He decided to batrachiate as a writer, dedicating his life to writing novels and poetry.”

3. noun

the act of living or passing one’s life among frogs or other amphibians, often in a scientific or scholarly manner

“The scientist’s batrachiate in the field allowed her to make groundbreaking discoveries in the field of herpetology.”

Synonyms

  • amphibiate
  • herpetate

Antonyms

  • insectivore
  • terrestrialize