5 letter words starting with SET

setae

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. any of the stiff bristles or spines that serve as a support or protection, especially in invertebrates, such as worms and insects.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsiːtiː/
• UK: /ˈsiːtiː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "setae" comes from the Latin word "seta," meaning "bristle" or "hair." It is commonly used in biology to describe the stiff bristles or spines that serve as a support or protection in invertebrates, such as worms and insects.

Synonyms:

• bristles
• spines
• hairs

Related Words:

• spike
• bract
• theca
• spore
• stipe

Example Sentences:

1. The earthworms body is covered in setae, which help it move through soil.
2. The caterpillar has sharp setae that protect it from predators.
3. Beetles have setae on their legs that help them cling to surfaces.

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective 2. Definition: Of or relating to bristles or other stiff hair-like structures on an organism. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsiːtəl/, UK: /ˈsiːt(ə)l/ 4. Origin and Usage: Setal comes from the Latin word "seta" meaning "bristle" or "hair." It is used in biology to describe the bristles or stiff hair-like structures found on certain organisms, such as insects or crustaceans. 5. Synonyms: Bristly, hairy, bristled, setiform. 6. Related Words: Hairs, brist, bruit, brume, brusk 7. Example Sentences: - The setal structures on the legs of the beetle helped it climb up the smooth surface. - The bristly setae on the caterpillars body acted as a defense mechanism against predators. - The scientist used a microscope to examine the setal hairs on the insects antenna.

Here is the information on "seton": 1. **Parts of Speech:** noun 2. **Definition:** a thread or cord inserted beneath the skin to provide a passage for discharging pus from an abscess or wound 3. **Pronunciations:** US: /ˈsiːtən/, UK: /ˈsiːtɒn/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The term "seton" originated in Middle English from the Old French word "seton" meaning "saddle girth". In the medical field, a seton is used to treat abscesses and wounds. It is inserted beneath the skin and left in place for a period of time to allow for drainage of pus from the affected area. Setons are commonly used in veterinary medicine as well. 5. **Synonyms:** none 6. **Related Words:** stone, tones, onset, notes 7. **Example Sentences:** - The veterinarian inserted a seton to treat the abscess on the horses leg. - After the seton was removed, the wound had healed significantly. - Setons have been used for centuries as a method of draining abscesses and wounds.

Heres your requested output: Parts of Speech

Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions

1. The way in which something is organized or arranged. Example: "The setup of the furniture in the room was perfect."
2. A scheme or trick intended to deceive someone. Example: "It was a setup to get him in trouble."
3. The process of preparing something for use or operation. Example: "The setup of the sound system took a while."
4. A situation or context in which something is positioned or displayed. Example: "The setup of the exhibit was impressive."

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/
• UK: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

Origin and Usage

The word "setup" originated in the late 19th century as a noun meaning "the way in which something is set up." The verb form of the word, meaning "to prepare for use or operation," emerged in the early 20th century. The slang usage of "setup" as a scheme to deceive someone has been in use since the 1920s. The word is commonly used in various contexts, including business, technology, and entertainment.

Synonyms

• Arrangement
• Configuration
• Organization
• System
• Trick
• Frame-up
• Deception

Related Words

• Setup
• Stupe
• Spout
• Steep
• Swept

Example Sentences

• "She had a great setup for her home office."
• "The police suspected that it was a setup to catch the thief."