Acarid

Pronunciation: /ˈækərɪd/

Definitions of acarid

noun a small arachnid belonging to the Acaridae family, commonly known as a mite

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acarid crawling on the wall.

A2 The acarid infestation in the house was getting out of control.

B1 Acarids are tiny arachnids that can cause allergies in some people.

B2 It is important to regularly clean and vacuum to prevent acarids from multiplying.

C1 Researchers are studying the genetic makeup of acarids to develop more effective pest control methods.

C2 The acarid population in the agricultural fields was significantly reduced after the implementation of a new pesticide.

Examples of acarid in a Sentence

formal The acarid mites were found in the carpets of the old library.

informal I heard there were acarid mites in the old rug at grandma's house.

slang Those acarid critters are causing havoc in the basement.

figurative The acarid of doubt had infested his mind, causing him to second-guess every decision.

Grammatical Forms of acarid

• past tense: acarided
• plural: acarids
• comparative: more acarid
• superlative: most acarid
• present tense: acarids
• future tense: will acarid
• perfect tense: have acarid
• continuous tense: is acariding
• singular: acarid
• positive degree: acarid
• infinitive: to acarid
• gerund: acariding
• participle: acariding

Origin and Evolution of acarid

First Known Use: 1788 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acarid' originated from the Greek word 'akari' which means mite.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to any small arachnid-like creature, the term 'acarid' later became more specifically associated with mites and their relatives.