1. An insect of the order Orthoptera, including grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts, characterized by hind legs adapted for jumping.
Usage: scientific/technical term; commonly used in entomology and biology

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Orthoptera.
Usage: scientific/technical term

Examples

• The orthopteran jumped several feet across the garden.
• Grasshoppers are the most common orthopterans in North America.
• The researcher studied orthopteran behavior during the summer.
• Crickets are orthopterans known for their chirping sounds.
• Many orthopteran species have powerful hind legs for jumping.
• The orthopteran order includes over 20,000 known species.