semiape

/ˈsɛmi.əpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of semi-ape or hypothetical intermediate form between apes and early human ancestors, often used in paleoanthropology and evolutionary biology.

“The discovery of a semiape fossil in Africa provided significant insights into human evolution.”

Synonyms

  • hominid
  • intermediate form

Antonyms

  • ape
  • human