altricial
adjectiveHow many syllables in altricial?
There are 3 syllables in the word altricial.How to pronounce altricial:
Definition of altricial:
- altricial (adjective):
- compare precocial
- being hatched or born or having young that are hatched or born in a very immature and helpless condition so as to require care for some time
Synonyms for altricial:
autonomous
independent
lone
nonsocial
reclusive
self-subsistent
self-sufficient
self-supporting
self-sustaining
semi-independent
semiautonomous
solitary
unsociable
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- cowcatcher
- counterclaim
- withering
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- nonentity
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- furbelow
- befuddling
- awestruck
- stationer
- purported
- counteract
- conjointly
- chimney-piece
- matrices
- lazarette
- refulgent
- decimate
- admonished
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- unsocial
- over-sweet
- biennial
- stouthearted
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- venturous
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- empowered
- wordiness
- Tangiers
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- malfunctioned
- glassmaker
- contrition
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- disinter
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