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- [in-sek-tuh]
- /ɪnˈsɛk tə/
- /ˌɪnsˈektə/
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- [in-sek-tuh]
- /ɪnˈsɛk tə/
Definition of insecta word
- noun insecta the class comprising the insects. 1
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Origin of insecta
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < New Latin, Latin, plural of insectum insect
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Parts of speech for Insecta
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insecta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insecta usage trend in Literature
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