semipedal

/ˌsɛmɪˈpɛdəl/; SEM-i-PEE-dul

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or moving with a gait or pace of half a foot or half a step.

“The semipedal robot navigated the uneven terrain with surprising agility.”

2. noun

A gait or pace of half a foot or half a step.

“The hikers had to adjust their semipedal pace to avoid falling on the steep slope.”

Synonyms

  • halfway
  • intermediary

Antonyms

  • loping
  • pedestrian