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- [in-stahr]
- /ˈɪn stɑr/
- /ɪnstˈɑː/
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- [in-stahr]
- /ˈɪn stɑr/
Definitions of instar word
- noun instar an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts. 1
- verb with object instar to set with or as if with stars. 1
- verb with object instar Archaic. to place as a star. to make a star of. 1
- noun instar A phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. 1
- noun instar the stage in the development of an insect between any two moults 0
- noun instar any of the various stages of an insect or other arthropod between molts 0
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Origin of instar
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < New Latin, Latin īnstar equivalent, counterpart
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Parts of speech for Instar
noun
adjective
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preposition
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instar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
instar usage trend in Literature
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