Synonyms & related words for insectivorous

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of insectivorous — including carnivorous, phytophagous, herbivorous, graminivorous, omnivorous. 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 insectivorous

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

Synonyms for insectivorous

Common synonyms for insectivorous include carnivorous, phytophagous, herbivorous, graminivorous, omnivorous — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does insectivorous come from?

The word insectivorous 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.