Definition

The complete destruction of something, often to the point where it no longer exists.

Example

The annihilation of the ancient city left no trace behind.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new sci-fi movie coming out?

Yeah, I've seen the trailer! It looks intense.

I heard it deals with the concept of annihilation in a really interesting way.

That sounds fascinating! I love when films explore deep themes like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annihilation → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "nihil" (meaning nothing) combined with the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word describes the process of reducing something to nothing or complete destruction.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of 'reducing to nothing' — 'ad-' means to, and 'nihil' means nothing, which helps you remember that annihilation refers to the act of completely destroying something.

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