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Simian

usgb/ˈsɪmiən/Volume
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Visual Connotation

Simian often evokes a visual image of monkey-like characteristics in appearance or behavior.

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His simian walk amused the children at the party.
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Not Always Pejorative

'Simian' might imply likeness to apes without negative judgment, depending on context.

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Her study focused on the simian qualities beneficial to human evolution.
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Often Scientific

The adjective 'simian' is commonly found in scientific or academic contexts to describe species.

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The fossil shows simian traits not previously recorded.
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