Definition

The action of removing or wiping out something, often written or drawn, so that it is no longer visible.

Example

The erasion of the mistakes in the document made it look much cleaner.

Conversation

I made a mistake on my drawing and had to do some serious erasion.

Oh no! Did it turn out okay after that?

Yeah, but it took a lot longer than I expected to fix it.

I bet! Sometimes erasion can be more challenging than just starting over.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'erasion' comes from the Latin 'erasure' (meaning to rub out or erase) combined with the suffix '-ion' (meaning the action or process of). Therefore, 'erasion' refers to the action or process of erasing something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'erasure' as the act of 'rubbing out' something, and the '-ion' indicates it's a process. This helps you remember that 'erasion' is about the action of removing or erasing.

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