elimination
Translation
elimination, removal, exclusion
Examples
The main goal is the elimination of poverty.
The main goal is the elimination of poverty.
Their elimination from the tournament was a surprise.
Their elimination from the tournament was a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
the elimination ((of sth.)) the complete removal of (sth.) The main goal is the elimination of poverty.
elimination ((from sth.)) the act of being removed from a competition Their elimination from the tournament was a surprise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, eradication, exclusion; Antonyms: inclusion, addition
Etymology
From Latin 'eliminatio', from 'eliminare' (to eliminate). The suffix '-ion' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
The noun form of 'to eliminate'. Think of the 'action' or 'process' of eliminating something.