rodent — A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊdənt/
Example Sentences
- The hamster, a popular pet rodent, spent all night running on its wheel.
- Farmers use various methods to protect their crops from rodent damage.
- The city hired an exterminator to deal with the rodent problem in the subway tunnels.
rodent
NOUN[/ˈroʊdənt/]
A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
A small rodent nibbles grain in the barn corner while the farmer sighs.
A rodent finds the right component at the perfect moment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rodent-', the present participle stem of 'rodere' meaning 'to gnaw' or 'to eat away'. The word entered English through French in the 18th century to describe animals characterized by their gnawing behavior.
Breakdown
rod- (gnaw, from Latin rodere) + -ent (agent noun suffix, one who does the action) = rodent (one that gnaws)
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📝Examples
“The hamster, a popular pet rodent, spent all night running on its wheel.”
“Farmers use various methods to protect their crops from rodent damage.”
“The city hired an exterminator to deal with the rodent problem in the subway tunnels.”
“My cat thinks it's a fierce hunter, but it's afraid of even the smallest rodent.”
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