insect-resistant
|in-sect-re-sist-ant|
B2
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt rɪˈzɪstənt/
repels insects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insect-resistant' originates from the combination of 'insect' and 'resistant', where 'insect' refers to small arthropods and 'resistant' means having the ability to withstand or oppose something.
Historical Evolution
The term 'resistant' evolved from the Latin word 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'resistant' meant 'to withstand', and over time it evolved to describe the ability to repel or withstand specific things, such as insects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to withstand or repel insects.
The new crop variety is insect-resistant, reducing the need for pesticides.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 01:23