Bipedalism

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˈpɛdəɫˈɪzəm/

Bipedalism (noun)

  1. The ability or habit of moving on two legs, with the body upright and supported mainly by the legs.
  2. A type of locomotion where balance and steps are controlled mainly by two legs rather than four or more.

Examples

  • Bipedalism helps animals move using two-foot walking.
  • Two-foot walking is a key feature of bipedalism.