Synonyms & related words for insectivore

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of insectivore — including herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, mammal, rodent, gnawer. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to insectivore

Explore words related to insectivore — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include insectivorous, entomophagous, apivorous, herbivorous, myrmecophagous, carpophagous, herbivorously, carnivorousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for insectivore

Common synonyms for insectivore include herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, mammal, rodent, gnawer, vertebrate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does insectivore come from?

The word insectivore breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: sect-, from Latin seco (“cut”); and -vor, from Latin voro (“devour”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.