islet

Meanings

• Noun

  A small piece of land surrounded by water.

  - "The islet is home to a variety of rare birds."
  - "The islet is accessible only by boat."

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Synonyms

eyot

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Variants

List of all variants of islet that leads to same result
islet , islets , islet of Langerhans , islets of Langerhans

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Etymology

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From Old English īsle, meaning 'island'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest islet in the world is just 0.001 square meters in size and is located in the Baltic Sea.

2. Islets are often used as research stations for scientists studying marine life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Island: An islet is a smaller version of an island, surrounded by water.

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Culture

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Islets have played significant roles in literature and mythology, such as the Isle of Avalon in Arthurian legend.

How to Memorize "islet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, green piece of land surrounded by clear water.
   - Visualize yourself standing on the islet, feeling the sun on your face and the water lapping at your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'islet' with the image of a small, secluded paradise.
   - Think of the word 'islet' as a synonym for 'oasis' or 'hideaway'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an islet is a small island, like a bite-sized piece of land.

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