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Synonyms & Similar Words
destruction
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disintegration
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Meaning of Annihilation
The primary meaning of "annihilation" refers to the act of completely destroying something, making it cease to exist.
Definitions
- The act of annihilating something or someone, making it cease to exist or be destroyed completely
- In physics, the process in which a particle and its antiparticle collide and destroy each other, releasing a large amount of energy
- The state of being completely destroyed or wiped out
Etymology of Annihilation
The word "annihilation" originates from the Latin words "ad" meaning "to" and "nihil" meaning "nothing", with the suffix "-ation" indicating a process or action
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, physics, and warfare, to describe the complete destruction or elimination of something
Example Uses
- The asteroid's impact threatened the annihilation of the entire planet
- The company faced annihilation due to its poor financial management and lack of innovation
- In particle physics, annihilation occurs when a particle collides with its antiparticle, resulting in a release of energy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
preservation
conservation
protection
restoration
revival
rejuvenation
renewal
rebirth
regeneration
survival
existence
creation
construction
building
development
growth
expansion
increase
enhancement
improvement
perpetuation
continuation
maintenance