bipedism

/ˈbaɪpɪdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the condition or state of having two feet or being able to walk on two feet

“The evolution of bipedism in early humans allowed for more efficient locomotion.”

Synonyms

  • bipedalism
  • two-leggedness

Antonyms

  • four-leggedness
  • quadrupedism