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insecta small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsekt/

Korean meaning: 곤충 (다리가 6개이고 보통 날개가 1-2쌍 있는 작은 절지동물)

Korean pronunciation: **인**섹트

Example Sentences

  • My little brother screams whenever he sees any insect, even a tiny ant.
  • Scientists have discovered over one million different insect species.
  • She accidentally swallowed an insect while riding her bike with her mouth open.

insect

NOUN

//ˈɪnsekt//

a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings

insect concept
💡 Concept

An insect butterfly with six legs and wings flying through a sunny flower garden

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insect rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The insect spreads its delicate wings, six legs carrying it forward through nature's garden, a tiny creature of endless wonder and grace.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnsekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪnsekt/

🌳Etymology

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Origin

From Latin 'insectum', the past participle of 'insecare' meaning 'to cut into' or 'to divide'. The term refers to the segmented body structure of these creatures, which appears to be 'cut into' sections.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My little brother screams whenever he sees any insect, even a tiny ant.

Scientists have discovered over one million different insect species.

😄 Fun example

She accidentally swallowed an insect while riding her bike with her mouth open.

Many insects play important roles in pollinating flowers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

bugcreepy-crawlyarthropod

Antonyms

mammalvertebrate

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