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insectile

[ in-sek-til ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or like an insect.
  2. consisting of insects.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of insectile1

First recorded in 1605–15; insect + -ile
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Example Sentences

For a time, the only sound in the room was the tiny insectile humming of the electric clock on the wall.

They looked more than ever like farm machinery, save that their bulging tanks made them look insectile, too.

The bald-headed secretary still snapped up the unconsidered insectile trifles which troubled his paper.

The room was silent, except for the small insectile hum of the electric clock.

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