Seta

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪtə/

Definitions of seta

noun a bristle or hair-like structure on the surface of a plant or fungus, often used for support or sensory functions

Example Sentences

A1 I found a beautiful seta mushroom in the forest.

A2 The seta on the caterpillar's body helps it to move.

B1 The scientist studied the seta on the plant to understand its growth patterns.

B2 The intricate seta on the moth's wings caught the photographer's eye.

C1 The seta on the spider's legs enable it to climb smooth surfaces with ease.

C2 The botanist examined the seta on the fern under a microscope to study its cellular structure.

Examples of seta in a Sentence

formal The seta on the insect's body help it sense its surroundings.

informal I love how soft the seta on this caterpillar feels!

slang Check out the funky seta on that bug!

figurative The artist used the seta in the painting to create a sense of movement.

Grammatical Forms of seta

• past tense: seta
• plural: setae
• comparative: more seta
• superlative: most seta
• present tense: seta
• future tense: will seta
• perfect tense: have seta
• continuous tense: is setting
• singular: seta
• positive degree: seta
• infinitive: to seta
• gerund: setting
• participle: seta

Origin and Evolution of seta

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seta' originates from Latin, where it referred to a bristle or hair-like structure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'seta' has been adopted in various scientific fields to refer to different types of hair-like structures, such as the bristles on insects or the hairs on plant leaves.