Mite: meaning, definitions and examples

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mite

 

[ maษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tiny organism

A mite is a very small creature that belongs to the arachnid family, closely related to spiders and ticks. Mites are typically found in soil, plants, animals, and even humans. They can cause various skin conditions and allergies.

Synonyms

bug, insect, parasite

Examples of usage

  • The mite infestation in the house led to skin irritation for the residents.
  • The doctor identified the presence of mites in the patient's skin scrape sample.
Context #2 | Noun

small amount

In informal usage, 'mite' can also refer to a very small amount or portion of something. It is often used in expressions like 'a mite of kindness' or 'a mite of patience'.

Synonyms

bit, dash, smidgen

Examples of usage

  • She added a mite of sugar to her coffee.
  • He showed a mite of understanding towards her situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "mite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcaro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Milbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tungau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปั–ั‰

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ roztocz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acarien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcaro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋“œ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ roztoฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žจ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prลกica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรญtla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒžแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcaro

Etymology

The word 'mite' originated from Middle English 'myte', which can be traced back to Old English 'mฤซte', ultimately from Proto-Germanic 'mฤซtวญ'. The term has been used to describe small insects and tiny amounts since ancient times. Mites have been a subject of study in biology and agriculture due to their impact on various ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,444, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.