ˈɪnsekt n. 1 a
any arthropod of
the class Insecta, having a
head,
thorax,
abdomen,
two antennae,
three pairs of thoracic legs,
and usu.
one or two pairs of thoracic wings. b (loosely) any
other small segmented
invertebrate animal. 2 an
insignificant or
contemptible person or
creature. øøinsectile adj. [L insectum (animal) notched (animal) f. insecare insect(as
IN-(2), secare cut)]