Rodent

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊdənt/

Definitions of rodent

noun a small mammal characterized by large front teeth for gnawing and a typically long tail

Example Sentences

A1 A rodent is a small animal with sharp front teeth.

A2 Some people keep rodents as pets, such as hamsters or guinea pigs.

B1 Rodents are known for their ability to gnaw through various materials.

B2 The exterminator was called to deal with a rodent infestation in the basement.

C1 Scientists study the behavior of rodents to better understand mammalian biology.

C2 Rodents play a crucial role in ecosystems as both prey and predators.

Examples of rodent in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a study on the behavior of the rodent species in the laboratory.

informal I saw a cute little rodent scurrying around in the park yesterday.

slang Watch out for those pesky rodents in the attic, they can cause a lot of damage.

figurative The politician was compared to a rodent, sneaking around and causing trouble behind the scenes.

Grammatical Forms of rodent

• plural: rodents
• comparative: more rodent
• superlative: most rodent
• present tense: rodents
• future tense: will rodent
• perfect tense: have rodented
• continuous tense: be rodenting
• singular: rodent
• positive degree: rodent
• infinitive: to rodent
• gerund: rodenting
• participle: rodented

Origin and Evolution of rodent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rodent' comes from the Latin word 'rodere' which means 'to gnaw'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to animals that gnaw, the term 'rodent' has come to specifically describe a group of mammals characterized by continuously growing incisors used for gnawing and chewing.