noun🔗ShareAny one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity."The caterpillar grew bigger with each instar, shedding its skin between each stage. "biologyanimalinsectstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development."The caterpillar shed its skin and entered a new instar, growing larger and eating more leaves. "biologyanimalorganisminsectsciencestageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A stage in development.""High school is just one instar in a person's educational journey." "biologystageanimalinsecttimeprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stud or adorn with stars or other brilliants; to star."The craft teacher asked the children to instar their construction paper night sky with glitter glue stars. "appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a star of; set as a star."The university hopes to instar its most promising graduates by showcasing their research at national conferences. "culturemediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
