Hexapodic

/ˌhɛksəˈpɑdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to hexapods; characteristic of or pertaining to the class Hexapoda or six-legged creatures.

Etymology

From 'hexapod' + '-ic' (relating to). This adjectival variant provides another option for describing hexapod-related characteristics alongside 'hexapodal.'

Kelly Says

The '-ic' ending is usually more technical—hexapodic tends to appear in scientific papers while hexapodal is more common in general descriptions, showing how English preserves different registers for different audiences.

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