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insect

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/ˈɪn.sɛkt/ · in-sect

A small arthropod animal that has six legs, a body divided into three parts, and often wings.

Meanings

nounformal

A small arthropod animal that has six legs, a body divided into three parts, and often wings.

ایک چھوٹا آرتھروپود جانور جس کے چھ پیر ہوتے ہیں، جسم تین حصوں میں تقسیم ہوتا ہے، اور اکثر پر ہوتے ہیں۔

کیڑا

keeda

Synonyms

bugarthropodcreatureکیڑاحشرہبگ

Antonyms

mammalbirdreptileثدی دار جانورپرندہریپٹائل

Common Collocations

  • insect species
  • insect anatomy
  • insect behavior

Example Sentences

The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flutters around flowers.

تتلی ایک خوبصورت کیڑا ہے جو پھولوں کے ارد گرد پھڑپھڑاتا ہے۔

Titli ek khubsurat keeda hai jo phoolon ke aird gird phadphadata hai.

Many insects contribute to pollination in plants.

بہت سے کیڑے پودوں میں گردہ افشانی میں مدد دیتے ہیں۔

Bohat se keede podon mein garda afshani mein madad dete hain.

Ants are social insects that live in colonies.

چیونٹیاں اجتماعی کیڑے ہیں جو کالونیز میں رہتی ہیں۔

Chiyontiyan ijtimai keede hain jo colonies mein rehti hain.

Easily Confused With

insecticide:Insecticide refers to a substance used to kill insects, while insect is the living organism itself.

Word Family

insecticide
nounکیڑے مار دوا
insectivorous
adjectiveکیڑے خور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'insect' as 'in-sect', referring to the segmented body.

Imagine a colorful butterfly or a busy ant colony.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "insectum" — cut into (segments)

First known use: 14th century

The word 'insect' has its roots in Latin, where 'insectum' refers to creatures that are segmented. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to categorize the diverse group of small arthropods that are characterized by their segmented bodies.