Acridid

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rɪ.dɪd/

Definitions of acridid

noun a type of grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acridid hopping in the grass.

A2 The acridid chirped loudly in the meadow.

B1 The children caught an acridid during their nature walk.

B2 The biologist studied the behavior of the acridid species.

C1 The acridid population in the region has been declining due to habitat loss.

C2 The acridid's ability to camouflage itself in its environment is truly remarkable.

Examples of acridid in a Sentence

formal The acridid is a type of grasshopper commonly found in grasslands.

informal I saw an acridid hopping around in the backyard.

slang Check out that funky acridid over there!

figurative The acridid of doubt gnawed at her mind, causing uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of acridid

• past tense: acridided
• plural: acridids
• comparative: more acridid
• superlative: most acridid
• present tense: acridids
• future tense: will acridid
• perfect tense: have acridided
• continuous tense: is acrididing
• singular: acridid
• positive degree: acridid
• infinitive: to acridid
• gerund: acrididing
• participle: acridided

Origin and Evolution of acridid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acridid' originated from the Latin word 'acridium', which was derived from the Greek word 'akridion' meaning locust.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to locusts, the term 'acridid' evolved to specifically refer to grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, a subfamily of insects known for their acrid taste and smell.