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Meaning of "termite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERMITE

From New Latin termitēs white ants, pl of termes, from Latin: a woodworm; related to Greek tetrainein to bore through.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TERMITE

termite  [ˈtɜːmaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERMITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Termite is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TERMITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

termite

Termite

Termites are a group of eusocial insects that, until recently, were classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera, but are now accepted as the infraorder Isoptera, of the cockroach order Blattodea. While termites are commonly known, especially in Australia, as "white ants", they are for practical purposes unrelated to the ants. Like ants, and some bees and wasps—which are all placed in the separate order Hymenoptera—termites divide labor among castes, produce overlapping generations and take care of young collectively. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10% of the estimated 4,000 species are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests. Termites are major detritivores, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions, and their recycling of wood and other plant matter is of considerable ecological importance. As eusocial insects, termites live in colonies that, at maturity, number from several hundred to several million individuals.

Definition of termite in the English dictionary

The definition of termite in the dictionary is any whitish ant-like social insect of the order Isoptera, of warm and tropical regions. Some species feed on wood, causing damage to furniture, buildings, trees, etc Also called: white ant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERMITE


Adamite
ˈædəˌmaɪt
Boehmite
ˈbɜːmaɪt
calamite
ˈkæləˌmaɪt
diatomite
daɪˈætəˌmaɪt
dolomite
ˈdɒləˌmaɪt
dynamite
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt
Ermite
ˈɜːmaɪt
humite
ˈhjuːmaɪt
marmite
ˈmɑːmaɪt
might
maɪt
mite
maɪt
samite
ˈsæmaɪt
sclerodermite
ˌsklɪərəʊˈdɜːmaɪt
Semite
ˈsiːmaɪt
smite
smaɪt
sodomite
ˈsɒdəˌmaɪt
stalagmite
ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt
Thermite
ˈθɜːmaɪt
Vegemite
ˈvɛdʒɪˌmaɪt
wolframite
ˈwʊlfrəˌmaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERMITE

terminatively
terminator
terminator seed
terminatory
terminer
termini
terminism
terminist
terminological
terminologically
terminologies
terminologist
terminology
terminus
terminus a quo
terminus ad quem
termitaria
termitarium
termitary
termitic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERMITE

a mite
anti-Semite
atacamite
bedlamite
catamite
chromite
dust mite
Edomite
Elamite
eremite
fomite
Gothamite
kumite
pandermite
red spider mite
Shulamite
spider mite
tridymite
widow´s mite
willemite

Synonyms and antonyms of termite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «termite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERMITE

Find out the translation of termite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of termite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «termite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

白蚁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

termitas
570 millions of speakers

English

termite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दीमक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النمل الأبيض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

термит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cupins
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

termites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anai-anai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Termite
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シロアリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흰개미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Termite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con mối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கரையான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उदीम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

termit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

termite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

termitów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

терміт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

termite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τερμιτών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

termiet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

termit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

termitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of termite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERMITE»

The term «termite» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.839 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERMITE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «termite» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «termite» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about termite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERMITE»

Discover the use of termite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to termite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lark and Termite
At the centre of this unforgettable novel are two chidlren: Lark and her brother, Termite, who is unable to walk or talk but is deeply loved by his family.
Jayne Anne Phillips, 2012
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Termite
The heart they showed inspired the newly designated coach. Termite's deep faith sustained him through every obstacle, as it had since his teenaged days. Inspirational and exciting, the story of Termite Watkins is one of sheer determination.
Suzy Pepper, 2006
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Termite Hill
Fighting their way through Soviet MiGs and SAMs, members of Lt. Col. Mack MacLendon's 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron rise to the challenge with the Wild Weasel, a technological demon, in an action-packed novel of the Vietnam War. Reprint
Tom Wilson, 2002
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Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis: A Modern Synthesis
Applied entomologists, developmental and evolutionary biologists, microbial ecologists, sociobiologists and tropical agriculture specialists will all benefit from the new insights provided by this work.
David Edward Bignell, Yves Roisin, Nathan Lo, 2010
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Norma Jean, the termite queen
An intelligent and attractive married woman rebels against her housewife role and wanders into the past and present while attempting to cling to her sanity
Sheila Ballantyne, 1983
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Termite Parade
Termite Parade is the follow-up to Joshua Mohr's San Francisco Chronicle bestselling first novel - and one of O, The Oprah Magazine's '10 Terrific Reads of 2009' - Some Things That Meant the World to Me.Termite Parade tells the story of ...
Joshua Mohr, 2010
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Oklahoma Formosan Subterranean Termite Surveillance Program ...
Findings and Conclusions.
Anita Lynn Smith, 2008
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The Prokaryotes: Vol. 7: Proteobacteria: Delta and Epsilon ...
This was first documented over a century ago by Joseph Leidy (Leidy, 1874– 1881; Leidy, 1877), who was struck by their abundance in hindgut contents of the eastern subterranean termite, Termes (now Reticulitermes) flavipes. In some ...
Martin Dworkin, Stanley Falkow, 2006
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Termites: Evolution, Sociality, Symbioses, Ecology
Chapter 15 ENERGY METABOLISM IN THE TERMITE AND ITS GUT MICROBIOTA Michael Slaytor Department of Biochemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW2006, Australia. Key words: Cellulase, endo-{l-1,4- glucanase, ...
Takuya Abe, David Edward Bignell, Masahiko Higashi, 2000
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Termite works for his colony
A view of the worker termite in his duties presents the complex structure of a termite colony.
Donna E. DeSeyn, 1967

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERMITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term termite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Terminix (SERV) to Acquire Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control, Inc., a long-time Tallahassee area company, announced the sale of its assets to Terminix, the leading provider of termite and ... «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
2
What is a Formosan termite? (and what is a Formosan swarm?)
The Formosan termite, a prolific wood eating insect, is a nuisance to the New Orleans area in particular and May is the high season – when swarms both shock ... «gulflive.com, May 15»
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Report: Termite nests as big as toaster ovens found in Broward County
A termite queen (L), which is about 5 centimeter long and a termite king, about 1 centimeter long, are displayed by a worker of the Chongqing Termite Control ... «Palm Beach Post, Apr 15»
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Termite menace: Giant hybrid swarm of world's most destructive …
It's not hurricanes and high water that is threatening Florida. It's termites. Two of the most destructive species of the termite kingdom are now swarming ... «Washington Times, Mar 15»
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'Super-Termite' Could Be Even More Destructive Than Parent Species
Termites are among the world's most destructive pests, causing more than a billion dollars in damage each year in the U.S. alone. Scientists in Florida have ... «NPR, Mar 15»
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LA, SF Top List of Most Termite-Infested Cities in the Country
Los Angeles now owns the dubious distinction of being named the most-termite infested city in the nation, according to a report issued by Terminix, the leading ... «Breitbart News, Mar 15»
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California cities rank high for termites, study says
Terminix released its annual ranking of “the top 20 most termite-infested cities in the country” this week, and California landed four cities in the top 10. «Sacramento Bee, Mar 15»
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An NPMA Interview for Termite Awareness Week
Termites Awareness Week was created a few years ago to help bring attention to the extensive damage done by termites and the steps homeowners can take to ... «Entomology Today, Mar 15»
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Termite mound paradises help buffer dry land against climate change
UP AND AWAY Ready to serve as ecosystem engineers buffering dry lands against droughts, termites fly out a vent in their first home as the rainy season starts. «Science News, Feb 15»
10
Avicii splashing out $350k on termite infestation
Avicii is splashing out $350,000 to deal with a termite infestation in his $15.5 million Hollywood Hills mansion. The 25-year-old DJ has forked out the huge sum ... «durhamregion.com, Dec 14»

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