hirsute

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Hirsute' is a somewhat formal or scientific term for 'hairy.' It describes people, animals, or even plants, that have a lot of hair or fur. You can think of it as a fancy way of saying 'really, really hairy'. Like a fuzzy cactus or a woolly mammoth.

Examples in Different Contexts

In medical technology, devices may be designed for 'hirsute' patients. An engineer might suggest, 'This adhesive works effectively even on hirsute skin surfaces.'

Practice Scenarios

Medical

Scenario:

There appears to be additional hair growth on your arms. Do you know if anyone in your family has had something similar?

Response:

I have noticed the hirsute growth on my arms, but no one in my family has experienced this before.

Zoology

Scenario:

Observe how the animal's coat is dense and thick. I wonder how this feature might be helping it in its natural habitat?

Response:

The hirsute coat of this animal might provide warmth during cold weather in its natural habitat.