noun
Uncommon
rodent
ROH-duhnt
Rodent (noun) means a mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel. Example: “The barn had a rodent problem, with mice nesting in the hay.”
noun
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A mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel.
"The barn had a rodent problem, with mice nesting in the hay."
How to use rodent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small gnawing mammal like a rat, mouse, or squirrel.
Common pairings
rodent infestation
rodent control
a small rodent
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Latin rodens, "gnawing," the present participle of rodere, "to gnaw."
Synonyms
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gnawer
Frequently asked questions
What does “rodent” mean?
The word “rodent” means a mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel. In plain terms, a small gnawing mammal like a rat, mouse, or squirrel.
How do you pronounce “rodent”?
“Rodent” is pronounced ROH-duhnt (/ˈɹəʊdənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “rodent” in a sentence?
Here is “rodent” used in a sentence: “The barn had a rodent problem, with mice nesting in the hay.”
What part of speech is “rodent”?
“Rodent” is a noun.
Where does the word “rodent” come from?
The word “rodent” comes from Latin. From Latin rodens, "gnawing," the present participle of rodere, "to gnaw.".
Is “rodent” a common word?
“Rodent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
