Meaning of the word insect in English

What does insect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

insect

US /ˈɪn.sekt/
UK /ˈɪn.sekt/
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Noun

1.

a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings. Insects form the largest group within the arthropod phylum.

Example:
A bee is a type of insect.
Many insects are beneficial to the environment.
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