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mites

|mites|

/maɪts/

(mite)

small creature or amount

Base Form	Plural
mite	mites

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mite' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mīte', where 'mīte' referred to a small insect.

Historical Evolution

'mīte' transformed into the Middle English word 'mite', and eventually became the modern English word 'mite'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small insect', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a small amount'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

small arachnids belonging to the subclass Acari, often found in soil, water, and as parasites on plants and animals.

Dust mites are a common cause of allergies.

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Noun 2

a very small amount or portion.

He didn't care a mite about the consequences.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 14:16