alate

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈeɪleɪt

Definition

Having wings or wing-like structures, particularly used in entomology to describe insects that have reached the winged stage of their life cycle.

Examples

• The researchers collected several alate specimens during the night survey.

• Only the alate members of the colony are capable of dispersal flights.

• The transition from a nymph to an alate adult is a critical stage in the termite life cycle.

Synonyms of alate

Words with a similar meaning to alate:

• winged
• volant
• alated
• pterygote

Antonyms of alate

Words with the opposite meaning to alate:

• apterous
• wingless

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