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Definition of crocodilian

crocodilian

/ˌkrɑː.kəˈdɪl.i.ən/
croc · o · dil · i · an
Plural:crocodilians
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crocodilian Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of reptiles in the order Crocodilia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.

Example

"The fossil possessed a distinctly crocodilian skull, featuring elongated jaws and conical teeth designed for gripping prey."

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• noun

1

Any large, predatory, semiaquatic reptile belonging to the order Crocodilia, encompassing crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.

Example

"The wildlife biologist studied the nesting habits and territorial behaviors of various crocodilians in the swamplands of South America."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the Latin 'crocodilus' (crocodile), derived from Ancient Greek 'krokodeilos', combined with the English suffix '-ian' denoting relation or belonging.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crocodilian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crocodilian
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