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insect

noun

in·​sect ˈin-ˌsekt How to pronounce insect (audio)
1
a
: any of a class (Insecta) of arthropods (such as bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
b
: any of numerous small invertebrate animals (such as spiders or centipedes) that are more or less obviously segmented
—not used technically
2
: a trivial or contemptible person
insect adjective

Illustration of insect

Illustration of insect
  • 1 labial palpus
  • 2 maxillary palpus
  • 3 simple eye
  • 4 antenna
  • 5 compound eye
  • 6 prothorax
  • 7 tympanum
  • 8 wing
  • 9 ovipositor
  • 10 spiracles
  • 11 abdomen
  • 12 metathorax
  • 13 mesothorax

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The bodies of insects have segments, or divisions, so they appear to have a series of notches cut into them. This led the Greek philosopher Aristotle to give insects the name entomon “a thing cut into.” Entomon comes from the prefix en- “in,” combined with the verb temnein “to cut.” Later, when the Romans wanted a word for this kind of creature, they did not simply borrow the Greek word. Instead they translated it with the Latin word insectum, from the verb insecare “to cut into.” Insectum was borrowed into English as insect.

Synonyms

Example Sentences

a swarm of flying insects the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
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Word History

Etymology

Latin insectum, from neuter of insectus, past participle of insecare to cut into, from in- + secare to cut — more at saw

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of insect was in 1601

Phrases Containing insect

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