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Definition of feline
feline
/ˈfiː.laɪn/
fe · line
Adverb:felinely
•Plural:felines
•Adjective:feline
feline Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
Relating to or belonging to the cat family (Felidae).
Example
"The veterinarian specializes in feline diseases and nutrition."
2
Resembling a cat, especially in being sleek, graceful, agile, or stealthy.
Example
"She moved across the dance floor with a remarkable feline grace."
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1
An animal of the cat family (Felidae), which includes domestic cats, lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.
Example
"Lions and tigers are among the largest felines in the world."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'felinus', meaning 'of or belonging to a cat', derived from Latin 'felis' (cat) combined with the suffix '-inus' (pertaining to).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feline