Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈrɪdiən/

Definitions of acaridian

noun a member of the Acaridae family of mites

Example Sentences

A1 An acaridian is a type of small arachnid.

A2 I learned about acaridians in my biology class.

B1 The acaridian population has been increasing due to climate change.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of acaridians in different environments.

C1 The acaridian species found in tropical regions are particularly diverse.

C2 The study of acaridians has led to important discoveries in the field of parasitology.

Examples of acaridian in a Sentence

formal The acaridian mites are a type of arachnid that can cause skin irritation in humans.

informal I heard that acaridian mites can make your skin itch like crazy!

slang Those tiny acaridian bugs are a real pain in the neck.

figurative The acaridian infestation in the house felt like a plague of invisible invaders.

Grammatical Forms of acaridian

past tense

acaridized

plural

acaridians

comparative

more acaridian

superlative

most acaridian

present tense

acaridizes

future tense

will acaridize

perfect tense

has acaridized

continuous tense

is acaridizing

singular

acaridian

positive degree

acaridian

infinitive

to acaridize

gerund

acaridizing

participle

acaridized

Origin and Evolution of acaridian

First Known Use: 1835 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acaridian' originates from the Greek word 'akari' meaning mite or tick.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to mites or ticks, the term 'acaridian' has evolved to also include other small arachnids in the subclass Acari.