noun
castration
ka-STRAY-shuhn
Castration (noun) means the surgical removal of the testicles. Example: “Castration is a routine procedure for many farm animals.”
noun
1
The surgical removal of the testicles.
"Castration is a routine procedure for many farm animals."
2
Figuratively, the act of stripping someone or something of power or authority.
"He described the budget cuts as a castration of the department's influence."
How to use castration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe surgical procedure itself, or, more figuratively, a stripping-away of power.
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Word forms
- Plural
- castrations
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Etymology
From castrate plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for castration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of castration?
"castration" (noun) means the surgical removal of the testicles.
What is another word for castration?
Other words for "castration" include emasculation, expurgation, orchiectomy.
What are the different meanings of castration?
"castration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The surgical removal of the testicles; 2. Figuratively, the act of stripping someone or something of power or authority.
How do you use castration in a sentence?
Example: "Castration is a routine procedure for many farm animals."
