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larval

lar·val
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lahr-vuh l]
    • /ˈlɑr vəl/
    • /ˈlɑː.və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahr-vuh l]
    • /ˈlɑr vəl/

Definitions of larval word

  • adjective larval of, relating to, or in the form of a larva. 1
  • adjective larval Also, larvate [lahr-veyt] /ˈlɑr veɪt/ (Show IPA). (of a disease) masked; not clearly defined. 1
  • noun larval Of or relating to a larva or larvae. 1
  • adjective larval relating to insect larvae 1
  • adjective larval Larval means concerning insect larvae or in the state of being an insect larva. 0
  • adjective larval Being a larva. 0

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Origin of larval

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
From the Latin word larvālis, dating back to 1650-60. See larva, -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Larval

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

larval popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

larval usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for larval

adj larval

  • simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
  • primitive — being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world: primitive forms of life.
  • abecedarian — a person who is learning the alphabet or the rudiments of a subject
  • basal — Basal means relating to or forming the base of something.
  • beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.

adjective larval

  • basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
  • fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
  • elemental — Primary or basic.
  • elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
  • embryonic — Of or relating to an embryo.

Antonyms for larval

adj larval

  • complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
  • intricate — having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved: an intricate maze.
  • additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
  • advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
  • derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.

adjective larval

  • extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.

Top questions with larval

  • what is a larval stage?
  • about how long is a monarch in the larval stage?
  • what is larval stage?
  • how long is a monarch in the larval stage?

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