animality
UK/ˌænɪ'mælɪtɪ/US/,æni'mæliti/
C2
Definitions
n.
The animal or instinctive physical nature of a person or creature.
动物性；兽性。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanimalbreath, soul, spirit, life
+
-ityrelating to, having the nature of
=animality
animal + -ity (quality) = 'the quality of being an animal' — the instinctive, physical side of nature.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The novel explores the raw animality beneath civilized manners.