🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

排除

Pronunciation / Transliteration: haijo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Elimination/ˌɛlɪˈmɪneɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"廃棄物の排除は環境を維持するために重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of removing or getting rid of something.

    "The elimination of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment."
  2. 2

    A process in which a competitor is removed from a contest or competition.

    "The elimination of the team in the semifinals was unexpected."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'elimination' originates from the Latin word 'eliminare', which means 'to remove' or 'to exclude'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, maintaining its core meaning related to removal or eradication.

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