noun
predation
Predation (noun) means the hunting and eating of one animal by another.
noun
1
The hunting and eating of one animal by another.
2
The act of attacking or robbing someone or something.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin praedātiō, praedātiōnis, from praedor (“pillage, plunder”), from praeda (“plunder, spoils”).
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Rhymes for predation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of predation?
"predation" (noun) means the hunting and eating of one animal by another.
What is another word for predation?
Other words for "predation" include depredation.
What are the different meanings of predation?
"predation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The hunting and eating of one animal by another; 2. The act of attacking or robbing someone or something.
