mantis Meaning & Definition
What Does Mantis Mean?
As a noun, mantis means any of an order or suborder (Mantodea and especially family Mantidae) of large usually green insects that feed on other insects and clasp their prey in forelimbs held up as if in prayer.
Mantis: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈman-təs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | mantid |
| Plural | mantises |
| First known use | 1646 |
Mantis Definition (Noun)
- any of an order or suborder (Mantodea and especially family Mantidae) of large usually green insects that feed on other insects and clasp their prey in forelimbs held up as if in prayer
Synonyms of Mantis
Mantis synonyms and antonyms →Mantis in a Sentence
mantis:
Word Forms & Grammar
man·tis·es
man·tes
mantes
mantis
mantises
mantis (countable and uncountable, plural mantises or mantes)
Words That Rhyme With Mantis
Origin of Mantis
Origin 1: New Latin, from Greek, literally, diviner, prophet; akin to Greek mainesthai to be mad mania
Origin 2: From New Latin mantis, from Ancient Greek μάντις (mántis, “soothsayer”). Distant doublet of mind via Proto-Indo-European *méntis.
Origin 3: Noncognate with mantissa.
First Known Use
1646
Mantis Pronunciation
You say mantis as /ˈman-təs/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (man).
Mantis: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is mantis?
Mantis is a noun.
What is another word for mantis?
Words with a similar meaning to mantis include mantid. See the full list of mantis synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mantis?
The plural of mantis is mantises.