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/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small arthropod animal that usually has six legs and one or two pairs of wings.
The garden was full of buzzing insects, such as bees and butterflies.
Any of numerous small invertebrate animals that belong to the class Insecta.
Some insects, like ants and beetles, play vital roles in the ecosystem.
A person who is considered to be insignificant or contemptible.
He felt like an insect under the intense scrutiny of his critics.
Etymology
From Latin 'insectum', meaning 'cut into pieces', from 'insecare' (to cut in).
Common Phrases and Expressions
insect bite
A wound caused by the bite of an insect.
social insect
An insect that lives in a colony and cooperates with others, such as ants or bees.
insect anatomy
The physical structure of an insect, including its various body parts.
Related Words
arthropod
Invertebrate animal with jointed limbs, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.
entomology
The scientific study of insects.
Slang Meanings
Bug
He's such a bug when it comes to cleanliness, always swatting at flies.
Critter
Look at that critter crawling up the wall!