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insects

The correct spelling is insects.

How to pronounce insects

/ˈɪnsɛkts/
noun

IPA: /ˈɪnsɛkts/

Say it like: Ins-ect-s

The correct spelling is insects. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton. For example: "Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

Usage Examples

Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.

The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.

The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
  2. 2.Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
  3. 3.A contemptible or powerless person.

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