noun
predation
Predation (noun) means the preying of one animal on others.
noun
1
The preying of one animal on others.
2
The action of attacking or plundering.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin praedātiō, praedātiōnis, from praedor (“pillage, plunder”), from praeda (“plunder, spoils”).
Rhymes for predation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of predation?
"predation" (noun) means the preying of one animal on others.
What are the different meanings of predation?
"predation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The preying of one animal on others; 2. The action of attacking or plundering.