instar Synonyms & Antonyms
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Instar as a Noun
Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity.
An arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development.
A stage in development.
(by extension) A stage in development.
Instar as a Verb
To stud or adorn with stars or other brilliants; to star.
To make a star of; set as a star.
Word Forms & Grammar
instar (plural instars)
instar (third-person singular simple present instars, present participle instarring, simple past and past participle instarred)
Words That Rhyme With Instar
Origin of Instar
Origin 1: From Latin instar (“form, likeness”), which is of obscure origin.
Origin 2: From in- + star.
Word Facts for Instar
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪnstɑː/ |
| Meaning | Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts… |
| Plural | instars |
| Verb forms | instars, instarring, instarred |
Instar: Your Questions Answered
Is instar a noun or a verb?
Instar is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of instar?
The plural of instar is instars.
What is the past tense of instar?
The past tense of instar is instarred. The present participle is instarring.