1. the condition or characteristic of walking and moving about on two legs or feet
Usage: commonly used in anthropology and evolutionary biology

Examples

• Bipedalism is one of the defining features that distinguishes humans from other primates.
• The evolution of bipedalism allowed early hominins to use their hands for tool-making.
• Scientists believe bipedalism emerged in human ancestors millions of years ago.
• Bipedalism requires significant changes to the spine and pelvis compared to four-legged animals.
• The development of bipedalism freed the hands for carrying food and infants.
• Fossil evidence shows that bipedalism preceded the development of larger brains in human evolution.