What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gressorial
Example
The kangaroo is a gressorial animal that moves by hopping. [gressorial: adjective]
Example
Emus are gressorial birds that cannot fly but are excellent runners. [gressorial: adjective]
cursorial
Example
Cheetahs are cursorial animals that can run up to 70 miles per hour. [cursorial: adjective]
Example
Deer are cursorial animals that use their speed to evade predators. [cursorial: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cursorial is more commonly used than gressorial in scientific contexts and may be more familiar to many people. Gressorial is a less common term that may be unfamiliar to those outside of scientific fields.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gressorial and cursorial?
Both gressorial and cursorial are technical terms used in scientific contexts and are therefore formal in tone.
