noun
- plural of bipedalism; the practice, condition, or theory of walking or moving on two legs
Usage: technical/scientific; usually used in anthropological or evolutionary contexts
Examples
- The evolution of bipedalisms in early hominins was a major turning point in human development.
- Scientists study various bipedalisms across different primate species to understand locomotion.
- The transition to bipedalisms freed the hands for tool use and carrying.
- Different bipedalisms exist in nature, from penguins to humans.