Centipede

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛn.təˌpid/

Definitions of centipede

noun a small, predatory arthropod with many legs, typically found in damp environments

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a centipede crawling on the ground.

A2 Centipedes have many legs and are often found in damp areas.

B1 I accidentally stepped on a centipede while hiking in the forest.

B2 Centipedes are fascinating creatures with their numerous legs and fast movements.

C1 The centipede is a predatory arthropod known for its venomous bite.

C2 Researchers have discovered new species of centipedes in unexplored regions of the rainforest.

Examples of centipede in a Sentence

formal The centipede is an arthropod with a long body and many legs.

informal I saw a huge centipede crawling on the wall last night!

slang That centipede is freaky, man!

figurative Dealing with all these paperwork feels like having to count the legs of a centipede.

Grammatical Forms of centipede

• past tense: centipeded
• plural: centipedes
• comparative: more centipede
• superlative: most centipede
• present tense: centipede
• future tense: will centipede
• perfect tense: have centipeded
• continuous tense: is centipeding
• singular: centipede
• positive degree: centipede
• infinitive: to centipede
• gerund: centipeding
• participle: centipeding

Origin and Evolution of centipede

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'centipede' originated from the Latin word 'centipeda', which is a combination of 'centi-' meaning 'hundred' and 'ped-' meaning 'foot'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'centipede' has retained its original meaning of a multi-legged arthropod, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe something with numerous parts or components.