Achorutes

C2 21+

Pronunciation: /əˈkɔrʊˌtiːz/

Definitions of achorutes

noun Achorutes is a noun, referring to a genus of springtails in the family Neanuridae, commonly found in soil and leaf litter.

Example Sentences

A1 An achorutes is a type of small insect that can be found in damp environments.

A2 I saw an achorutes crawling on the ground near the river.

B1 Researchers have been studying the behavior of achorutes in different habitats.

B2 The biology class learned about the life cycle of achorutes and their role in the ecosystem.

C1 Achorutes are important indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to pollution.

C2 The genetic diversity of achorutes populations in urban areas is being investigated by scientists.

Examples of achorutes in a Sentence

formal Achorutes are small, wingless insects commonly found in damp environments.

informal I saw a bunch of achorutes crawling around the basement.

slang Those achorutes are so gross, I can't stand them.

figurative The achorutes in the garden symbolize the neglected state of the property.

Grammatical Forms of achorutes

past tense

achoruted

plural

achorutes

comparative

more achorutes

superlative

most achorutes

present tense

achorutes

future tense

will achorute

perfect tense

have achoruted

continuous tense

is achoruting

singular

achorute

positive degree

achorute

infinitive

to achorute

gerund

achoruting

participle

achoruted

Origin and Evolution of achorutes

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'achorutes' originated from Greek mythology.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a mythical creature, the meaning of 'achorutes' has evolved over time to also describe a tiny insect in the order Collembola.