theropodan

/θɛroʊˈpoʊdən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or belonging to the theropods, a suborder of dinosaurs that includes the birds and their theropod ancestors.

“The theropodan fossils found in the excavation were a significant discovery for paleontologists.”

2. noun

A member of the theropod suborder of dinosaurs.

“The theropodan dinosaur roamed the earth during the Mesozoic era.”

Synonyms

  • dinosaurian
  • mesozoic
  • theropod

Antonyms

  • saurischian
  • synapsid