INSECTIVOROUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

(of animals and plants) feeding on insects

Synonyms

Insectivorous

Antonyms

Carnivorous

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "insectivorous" comes from Latin insectum.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Insectivorous