Termite: meaning, definitions and examples
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termite
[ หtษrหmฤซt ]
wood damage
A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies, typically within wood. Termites feed on wood and can cause extensive damage to buildings and wooden structures.
Synonyms
white ant, woodworm.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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termite |
Commonly used in scientific, educational, or general contexts to refer to the insect that feeds on wood and can cause damage to structures.
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white ant |
Used colloquially or in informal settings, mainly in regions like Australia or India, to describe termites. It is less accurate scientifically but widely understood.
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woodworm |
Specifically refers to the larvae of certain beetles that bore into wood, often used in the context of furniture and old wooden structures. It can sometimes be confused with termites but refers to different insects.
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Examples of usage
- Termites can quickly destroy the wooden foundation of a house.
- The presence of termite tunnels is a sign of infestation.
annoyance
To pester or annoy persistently.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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termite |
A specific type of insect known for chewing through wood and causing structural damage. Typically used in contexts describing pest control or home maintenance issues.
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bother |
Utilized to express when something causes slight annoyance or inconvenience. Suitable for everyday minor disturbances.
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irritate |
Used when something causes a stronger level of annoyance or frustration, often with a sense of persistent discomfort. It can imply a repeated or ongoing problem.
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Examples of usage
- Stop termite me with your constant questions!
- He continued to termite her until she finally gave in.
Translations
Translations of the word "termite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cupim
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช Termite
๐ฎ๐ฉ rayap
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ termit
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใญใขใช (ใทใญใขใช)
๐ซ๐ท termitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ termitas
๐น๐ท termit
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๊ฐ๋ฏธ (heun-gaemi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ู ุฃุจูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ termit
๐ธ๐ฐ termit
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ่ (bรกi yว)
๐ธ๐ฎ termit
๐ฎ๐ธ termรญti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ แญแแแแญแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ termid
๐ฒ๐ฝ termitas
Etymology
The termite is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'termes', meaning 'woodworm'. Termites have been around for over 250 million years and play a crucial role in ecosystems by breaking down dead wood. However, they are also known for the damage they can cause to human structures.
See also: term, terminals, terminate, termination, terminology, terms.