What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unguligrade
Example
The horse is an unguligrade animal. [unguligrade: adjective]
Example
Unguligrade animals are well adapted to running on open plains. [unguligrade: noun]
digitigrade
Example
Cats are digitigrade animals. [digitigrade: adjective]
Example
Digitigrade animals are known for their ability to move silently. [digitigrade: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Digitigrade is more commonly used than unguligrade in everyday language. Digitigrade animals such as dogs and cats are more familiar to people than unguligrade animals such as cows and deer.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unguligrade and digitigrade?
Both unguligrade and digitigrade are technical terms used in zoology and biology. They are formal words and are not commonly used in everyday conversation.
