Elimination

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

English (IPA): /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

• The process of removing or getting rid of something.
• The act of expelling or excluding someone or something.
• The removal of a participant from a competition due to loss.
• A mathematical process used to remove a variable from an equation.

Usage Examples

• "The elimination of waste is a key goal of the new environmental policy."
• "His elimination from the tournament was unexpected."
• "The doctor explained the body's natural process of toxin elimination."
• "The detective focused on the elimination of unlikely suspects."

Etymology

From Latin 'eliminatio,' meaning "expulsion" or "removal," derived from 'e-' (out) and 'limen' (threshold).

Synonyms

• Removal
• Eradication
• Exclusion
• Expulsion
• Omission
• Extinction

Antonyms

• Inclusion
• Retention
• Acceptance
• Preservation
• Addition

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

• British English: /ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
• American English: /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/

Historical Usage

The term 'elimination' has been used since the 17th century in various contexts, including logic, medicine, and competition.

Cultural Nuances

'Elimination' is commonly used in sports, politics, and business, often indicating removal from a process or competition.

More Information

Elimination is a key concept in mathematics, where it refers to removing variables, and in medicine, where it describes the body's way of expelling waste or toxins.