| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. Physically.[Websters]
2. In a stupid, idiotic, sheepish, naive or bovine manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a sensual, carnal or physical manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a foolish, dense, owlish or weird manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a daft, inane or dumb manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In a brutal or tigerish manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In a bestial, inhuman or barbarian manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 8. In a wild or savage manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 9. In a sensuous or sensorial manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Rarely used adverbial inflection of the adjective animal.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (animal) | 1. Marked by the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts".[Wordnet]. 2. Of the nature of or characteristic of or derived from an animal or animals; "the animal kingdom"; "animal instincts"; "animal fats".[Wordnet]. 3. Of the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire"; "a sensual delight in eating"; "music is the only sensual pleasure without vice".[Wordnet]. 4. Of or relating to animals; as, animal functions.[Websters]. 5. Pertaining to the merely sentient part of a creature, as distinguished from the intellectual, rational, or spiritual part; as, the animal passions or appetites.[Websters]. 6. Consisting of the flesh of animals; as, animal food.[Websters]. 7. Being brutish, beastly or bestial.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being loony.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Being stupid, foolish, daft, dense or bovine.[Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Adjective base of the adverb animally.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "ANIMALLY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1876. (references) |
Specialty Definition: animal
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Bible | Animal an organized living creature endowed with sensation. The Levitical law divided animals into clean and unclean, although the distinction seems to have existed before the Flood (Gen. 7:2). The clean could be offered in sacrifice and eaten. All animals that had not cloven hoofs and did not chew the cud were unclean. The list of clean and unclean quadrupeds is set forth in the Levitical law (Deut. 14:3-20; Lev. 11). Source: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary. | ||
| Health | LSD. (references) | ||
| Law | ANIMAL, property. 1. A name given to every animated being endowed with the power of voluntary motion. In law, it signifies all animals except those of the him, in species. 2. Animals are distinguished into such as are domitae, and such as are ferae naturae. 3. It is laid down, that in tame or domestic animals, such as horse, kine, sheep, poultry, and the like, a man may have an absolute property, because they coutiaue perpetually in his possession and occupation, and will not stray from his house and person unless by accident or fraudulent enticement, in either of which cases the owner does not lose his property. 2 Bl. Com. 390; 2 Mod. 319. 1. 4. But in animals ferae naturae, a man can have no absolute property; they belong to him only while they continue in his keeping or actual possession; for if at any they regain their natural liberty, his property instantly ceases, unless they have animum revertendi, which is only to be known by their usual habit of returning. 2 Bl. Com. 396; 3 Binn. 546; Bro. Ab. Propertie, 37; Com. Dig. Biens, F; 7 Co. 17 b; 1 Ch. Pr. 87; Inst. 2, 1, 15. See also 3 Caines' Rep. 175; Coop. Justin. 457, 458; 7 Johns. Rep. 16; Bro. Ab. Detinue, 44. 5. The owner of a mischievous animal, known to him to be so, is responsible, when he permits him to go at large, for the damages he may do. 2 esp. Cas. 482; 4 Campb. 198; 1 Starkie's Cas. 285; 1 Holt, 617; 2 Str.1264; Lord Raym. 110; B. N. P. 77; 1 B. & A. 620; 2 C. M.& R. 496; 5 C.& P. 1; S. C. 24 E. C. L. R. 187. This principle agrees with the civil law. Domat, Lois Civ. liv. 2, t. 8, s. 2. And any person may justify the killing of such ferocious animals. 9 Johns. 233; 10. Johns. 365; 13 Johns. 312. The owner, of such an animal may be indicted for a common nuisance. 1 Russ. Ch. Cr. Law, 643; Burn's Just., Nuisance, 1. 6. In Louisiana, the owner of an animal is answerable for the damage he may cause; but if the animal be lost, or has strayed more than a day, he may discharge himself from this responsibility, by abandoning him to the person who has sustained the injury; except where the master turns loose a dangerous or noxious animal; for then he must pay all the harm done, without being allowed to make the abandonment. Civ. Code, art. 2301. See Bouv. Inst. Index, h.t. (references) | ||
| Literature | Animal To go the entire animal, a facetious euphuism for "To go the whole hog." (See Hog.). Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | ||
| MultiLingual Slang | Turkish (hayvan). (references) | ||
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Common Expressions: animal
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Animal Aid | Animal Aid is the United Kingdom's second largest animal rights group and one of the longest established in the world, having been founded in 1977. (references) | ||
| Animal allergy | In medicine, animal allergy is hypersensitivity to certain substances produced by animals, such as the proteins in animal hair and saliva. It is a common type of allergy. (references) | ||
| Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada | The Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada is a party newly eligible for registration in Canada. It has competed in previous elections by running Independent candidates for office. (references) | ||
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is an operating unit of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (references) | ||
| Animal black | Black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Animal cell | An animal cell is a form of eukaryotic cell which make up many tissues in animals. The animal cell is distinct from other eukaryotes, most notably plant cells, as they lack cell walls and chloroplasts, and they have smaller vacuoles. Due to the lack of a rigid cell wall, animal cells appear to be circular (though are often deformed by surrounding cells) under microscopes - in three dimensions the cells are normally spherical. (references) | ||
| Animal charcoal | Black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Animal cognition | Animal cognition is the title given to a modern approach to the mental capacities of animals. It has developed out of comparative psychology, but has also been strongly influenced by the approach of ethology and behavioral ecology. Much of what used to be considered under the title of animal intelligence is now thought of under this heading. (references) | ||
| Animal communication | Communication between animals (of the same species). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Animal communication | Animal communication is any behaviour on the part of one animal that has an effect on the current or future behaviour of another animal. The study of animal communication, called zoosemiotics (distinguishable from anthroposemiotics, the study of human communication) has played an important part in the development of ethology, sociobiology, and the study of animal cognition. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: animal
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Agriculture | A USDA agency established to conduct inspections and regulatory and control programs to protect animal and plant health. It utilizes border inspections to prevent international transmission of pests and disease, administers quarantine and eradication programs, and certifies that U. S.exports meet importing countries' animal and plant health standards. (APHIS). (references) | |
| Animal bites | Public Administration | Bites or stings from infected, poisonous or allergenic animals, including dogs, snakes, rodents, spiders, scorpions, ray fish, poisonous insects, etc. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Animal breeder | Occupations | 1: Breeds and raises animals, such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, mice, monkeys, rabbits, and rats: Selects and breeds animals, according to knowledge of animals, genealogy, traits, and offspring desired. Feeds and waters animals, and cleans pens, cages, yards, and hutches. Examines animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury. Treats minor injuries and ailments and engages VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) to treat animals with serious illnesses or injuries. Records weight, diet and other breeding data. Builds and maintains hutches, pens, and fenced yards. Adjusts controls to maintain specific temperature in building. Arranges for sale of animals to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants. May exhibit animals at shows. May be designated according to kind of animal bred and raised as Cat Breeder (agriculture); Dog Breeder (agriculture); Guinea-Pig Breeder (agriculture); Monkey Breeder (agriculture); Mouse Breeder (agriculture); Rabbit Breeder (agriculture); Rat Breeder (agriculture). (references) | |
| 2: Develops systems of breeding desirable characteristics, such as improvement in strength, maturity rate, disease resistance, and meat quality, into economically important animals: Determines generic composition of animal populations, and heritability of traits, utilizing principles of genetics. Crossbreeds animals within existing strains, or crosses strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics. Selects progeny having desired strains of both parents, and continues process until acceptable result is obtained. (references) | |||
| Animal by-product | Economics | Any inedible part, or combination of inedible parts of carcasses of livestock or poultry, processed by cooking, curing, drying or other acceptable methods. (references) | |
| Animal caretaker | Occupations | 1: Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of animals and birds in zoo, circus, or menagerie: Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds; or unbaling forage grasses. Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) 073.101-010. Fills water containers and places food in cages as specified. Cleans animals' quarters, using rake, water hose, and disinfectant. Observes animals to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies ANIMAL KEEPER, HEAD (amuse. & rec.) 412.137-010 or VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) of findings. Transfers animals from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, giving birth, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping. Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified. Answers visitors' questions concerning animals' habits or zoo operations. Bathes and grooms animals as required. May assist VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries. May assist ANIMAL TRAINER (amuse. & rec.) 159.224-010 or instructor in presentation of programs, shows, or lectures. May assist maintenance staff in cleaning zoo facilities. May be designated according to animal cared for as Bear Keeper (amuse. & rec.); Elephant Keeper (amuse. & rec.); Monkey Keeper (amuse. & rec.); or according to species as Bird Keeper (amuse. & rec.); Mammal Keeper (amuse. & rec.). May direct activities of other workers. (references) | |
| 2: Performs any combination of following duties to attend animals, such as mice, canaries, guinea pigs, mink, dogs, and monkeys, on farms and in facilities, such as kennels, pounds, hospitals, and laboratories: Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Cleans and disinfects cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes laboratory equipment and surgical instruments. Examines animals for signs of illness and treats them according to instructions. Transfers animals between quarters. Adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of animals' quarters. Records information according to instructions, such as genealogy, diet, weight, medications, food intake, and license number. Anesthetizes, inoculates, shaves, bathes, clips, and grooms animals. Repairs cages, pens, or fenced yards. May kill and skin animals, such as fox and rabbit, and pack pelts in crates. May be designated according to place worked such as Dog-Pound Attendant (government ser.); Farmworker, Fur (agriculture); Helper, Animal Laboratory (pharmaceut.); Kennel Attendant (agriculture); Pet Shop Attendant (retail trade); Veterinary-Hospital Attendant (medical ser.). (references) | |||
| Animal cell culture | Geology | Mammalian cells are fragile and harder to grow than other cell types, but their large-scale culturing is an economic boon because it allows for the production of proteins that are otherwise difficult/expensive/unethical to extract from living organisms. There are two basic ways of culturing animal cells: 1) The cells are immobilized on a substrate and then perfused with culture medium; and 2) The cells are in a free suspension which is very gently mixed and aerated. (references) | |
| Animal cell immobilization | Biology & Biotechnology | The entrapment of animal cells in some solid material in order to produce some natural product or genetically engineered protein. Animal cells have the advantage that they already produce many proteins of pharmacological interest, and that genetically engineered proteins are produced by them with the post-translation modifications normal to animals. However, because animal cells are much more fragile than bacterial ones, they cannot tolerate a commercial fermentation process. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Animal charcoal | Chemistry | Hard, canneloid coal. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Animal Communication | Health | Communication between animals involving the giving off by one individual of some chemical or physical signal, that, on being received by another, influences its behavior. (references) | |
| Animal control officer | Occupations | Investigates animal cruelty and neglect charges and performs related duties to promote compliance with laws regulating animal treatment: Observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated. Informs persons perpetrating inhumane acts of laws and penalties for violations. Reports violators to police or requests police to arrest violators. Aids animals in distress by feeding starving animals and freeing trapped animals. Removes animals from inhumane conditions and drives vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care. Inspects establishments housing or exhibiting animals to ascertain compliance with humane laws. Writes reports of activities. (references) | |
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