insectile

/ɪnˈskɛtɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling insects

“The insectile legs of the spider allowed it to climb the wall.”

2. noun

a characteristic or feature of insects

“The insectile nature of the creature made it a subject of interest in the scientific community.”

Synonyms

  • arthropod
  • insect-like

Antonyms

  • mammalian
  • vertebrate