Definition

A high-pitched sound made by some insects, like crickets and grasshoppers, when they rub parts of their bodies together.

Example

The stridulation of the crickets filled the night air with a soothing melody.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the stridulation of crickets at night?

Yeah, it's such a distinctive sound, isn't it?

I find it really calming when I'm trying to sleep.

Same here! It makes the night feel alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stridulation → It is formed from "stridere" (meaning to creak or chirp) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word describes the process of producing a creaking or chirping sound, often associated with insects.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound of insects 'chirping' ('stridere') as part of the action or process ('-ation') of making that sound.

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