Extermination

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Pronunciation: /ɪkˌstɜrməˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of extermination

noun the state of being completely destroyed or killed

Example Sentences

A1 The ants were causing a problem in the kitchen, so we had to call for extermination services.

A2 The extermination of pests is necessary to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.

B1 The government launched a campaign for the extermination of invasive species in the national park.

B2 The extermination of certain plant species has led to a disruption in the local ecosystem.

C1 The extermination of millions of people during the war was a tragic event in human history.

C2 The extermination of entire populations by dictatorial regimes is a dark chapter in the history of mankind.

Examples of extermination in a Sentence

formal The extermination of pests in the agricultural fields was carried out using environmentally friendly methods.

informal We hired a company to take care of the extermination of the ants in our kitchen.

slang I heard there's a new product on the market for bug extermination that works like a charm.

figurative The extermination of creativity in the workplace stifled innovation and progress.

Grammatical Forms of extermination

past tense

exterminated

plural

exterminations

comparative

more extermination

superlative

most extermination

present tense

exterminate

future tense

will exterminate

perfect tense

has exterminated

continuous tense

is exterminating

singular

extermination

positive degree

exterminate

infinitive

to exterminate

gerund

exterminating

participle

exterminated

Origin and Evolution of extermination

First Known Use: 1545 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'extermination' originated from the Latin word 'exterminare', which means to drive out or expel.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'extermination' has evolved to refer to the complete destruction or annihilation of something, especially in the context of pests or enemies.