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Definition of bipedally
bipedally
/baɪˈpɛd.əl.i/
bi · ped · al · ly
Adjective:bipedal
bipedally Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In a manner that uses two legs or feet for standing, walking, or running.
Example
"While bears normally move on all fours, they can walk bipedally for short distances to reach food or survey their surroundings."
Antonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'bipedal' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately deriving from Latin 'bipes' ('two-footed'), a compound of 'bi-' ('two') and 'pes' ('foot').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bipedally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bipedally