noun
- The plural of caninity; the quality or state of being canine; dog-like characteristics or behavior.
Usage: Rare or technical usage; more commonly expressed as 'canine qualities' or 'dog-like traits'.
Examples
- The researcher studied the caninities displayed by wolves in their pack hierarchy.
- His caninities—loyalty and protective instinct—made him an excellent guard dog.
- The novel explored the caninities that emerged when humans were transformed into beasts.