opposable

IPA: ʌpˈoʊzʌbʌɫ

Examples of "opposable" in Sentences

The thumbs of humans and other primates are opposable, allowing for greater dexterity and precision in grasping objects
Some animals, like raccoons and opossums, have opposable digits on their paws that help them climb and manipulate their environment
The opposable thumbs of early hominids played a crucial role in the development of tool use and complex behaviors
Although most animals do not have opposable thumbs, some species, such as certain species of monkeys, exhibit a limited degree of opposability in their digits
The ability to bring the tips of the fingers or toes into contact with the thumb is a defining characteristic of opposable digits