culicid: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “culicid” mean?
A mosquito or a member of the family Culicidae.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A mosquito or a member of the family Culicidae.
Any insect belonging to the mosquito family; used in technical and scientific contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional differences in meaning or usage.
Connotations
Neutral, scientific term in both regions.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language; used exclusively in entomology and related sciences.
Grammar
How to Use “culicid” in a Sentence
The culicid [verb]...A study of the culicid...The genus is a culicid.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “culicid” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The culicid population was studied.
- Culicid surveillance is essential for disease control.
American English
- Culicid larvae were found in the standing water.
- The research focused on culicid biology.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in biological and entomological research papers.
Everyday
Not used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Standard term in entomology for members of the mosquito family.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “culicid”
Neutral
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “culicid”
- Pronouncing it as /kʌlɪsɪd/
- Using it in non-scientific contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a highly specialized scientific term used almost exclusively in entomology.
No, it would sound overly technical and unnatural. Use 'mosquito' in everyday contexts.
It derives from the modern Latin 'Culicidae', the family name, from 'Culex', a genus of mosquitoes.
Yes, all mosquitoes belong to the family Culicidae and can therefore be called culicids.
A mosquito or a member of the family Culicidae.
Culicid is usually technical/scientific in register.
Culicid: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkjuːlɪsɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkjuːlɪsɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CULIcid' sounds like 'cool insect' but is actually a 'mosquito'.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'culicid'?