insect

Meanings

• noun

  A multilegged invertebrate animal, typically having a segmented body, three body parts (head, thorax, and abdomen), and six or more legs.

  - "The ant is a common insect."
  - "Bees and butterflies are important insects in the ecosystem."

• noun

  A type of mechanical or electrical device resembling an insect.

  - "The robot was designed to mimic the movements of an insect."
  - "The insect-like drone flew over the battlefield."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪnsɛkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=862230"

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Synonyms

bug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insect
inquest , enlist , pest , quest

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Variants

List of all variants of insect that leads to same result
insect , insects , cochineal insect , cochineal insects , scale , scale insect , scale insects , social insect , social insects , spittle insect , spittle insects , stick insect , stick insects

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Etymology

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Old French ensecte, from in- 'in' + secte 'cutting' or 'rank' (from Latin secare 'to cut'). The name reflects the segmented body structure of most insects.

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Trivia

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1. There are over one million known species of insects.

2. Insects have been around for over 350 million years.

3. Some insects, such as termites and ants, live in large, complex societies.

4. Butterflies and moths are part of the insect order Lepidoptera, which means 'scale-winged' in Greek.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arthropods: Insects belong to the class Insecta within the phylum Arthropoda. Arthropods are characterized by a segmented body, a hard exoskeleton, and jointed legs.

2. Entomology: The scientific study of insects is called entomology. Entomologists study the biology, behavior, classification, and economic importance of insects.

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Culture

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Insects have been a significant part of human culture throughout history. They have been used as food sources, in religious practices, and as symbols in art and literature. For example, in ancient Egypt, beetles were revered and often depicted as symbols of the god Khepri. In many cultures, insects are used as ingredients in traditional dishes, such as cricket tacos in Mexico and grilled tarantulas in Cambodia.

How to Memorize "insect"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'insect', imagine a six-legged creature with a segmented body, such as a beetle or a grasshopper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insect' with the word 'bug'. Both words refer to small, multilegged animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Insects are six-legged arthropods' to help remember the definition.

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