Pronunciation: /əˈkrɪdiən/

Definitions of acridian

noun a type of grasshopper

Example Sentences

A1 An acridian is a type of insect.

A2 I saw an acridian crawling on the leaf.

B1 The acridian jumped from one plant to another in the garden.

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

C1 The acridian population has been declining due to habitat loss.

C2 The acridian species found in this region is known for its unique mating rituals.

adjective relating to or resembling a grasshopper

Example Sentences

A1 The acridian smell of burnt toast filled the kitchen.

A2 She wrinkled her nose at the acridian taste of the medicine.

B1 The acridian smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.

B2 The acridian scent of chemicals in the lab was overwhelming.

C1 The acridian fumes from the factory were a health hazard.

C2 The acridian stench of decay permeated the abandoned building.

Examples of acridian in a Sentence

formal The acridian is a type of insect that belongs to the grasshopper family.

informal I saw an acridian hopping around in the garden yesterday.

slang Check out that funky looking acridian over there!

figurative The acridian of corruption had infested every corner of the government.

Grammatical Forms of acridian

plural

acridians

comparative

more acridian

superlative

most acridian

present tense

acridian

future tense

will be acridian

perfect tense

has been acridian

continuous tense

is being acridian

singular

acridian

positive degree

acridian

infinitive

to acridian

gerund

acridianing

participle

acridianed

Origin and Evolution of acridian

First Known Use: 1835 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acridian' originates from the Greek word 'akris', meaning locust or grasshopper.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to grasshoppers and locusts, the term 'acridian' has evolved to encompass a broader range of insects in the order Orthoptera, including grasshoppers, locusts, and katydids.