noun
Uncommon
extermination
Extermination (noun) means the complete destruction or killing off of a group. Example: “The pest control team specialises in the extermination of termites.”
noun
1
The complete destruction or killing off of a group.
"The pest control team specialises in the extermination of termites."
How to use extermination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe total wiping out of a group, whether pests or, in serious historical contexts, people.
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Word forms
- Plural
- exterminations
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Etymology
From Latin exterminatio, related to exterminare.
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Rhymes for extermination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “extermination” mean?
The word “extermination” means the complete destruction or killing off of a group. In plain terms, the total wiping out of a group, whether pests or, in serious historical contexts, people.
How do you use “extermination” in a sentence?
Here is “extermination” used in a sentence: “The pest control team specialises in the extermination of termites.”
What part of speech is “extermination”?
“Extermination” is a noun.
Where does the word “extermination” come from?
The word “extermination” comes from Latin. From Latin exterminatio, related to exterminare.
Is “extermination” a common word?
“Extermination” is an uncommon word in modern English.
