Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
KK: /nɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of creating a nest, usually by birds, for laying eggs and raising their young.
Example
The nidification of the birds took place in the spring when they built their nests.
Conversation

Did you know that some birds are really particular about their nidification?

Yeah, I read that they often choose specific materials to build their nests.

It's fascinating how much effort they put into their nidification process.

Absolutely! It makes you appreciate nature even more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nesting
brooding
incubation
Antonyms
abandonment
destruction
dispersal
Root Explanation
Nidification → It is formed from "nidus" (meaning nest) and "-fication" (meaning the process of making or creating). The word describes the process of making a nest.
Memory Tip
Think of 'nidus' as a nest and '-fication' as the act of creating something. So, nidification is the act of creating a nest.
Visually Confused Words
renidification
rancidification
undeification
nitrification
nimbification
nigrification
mundification
dandification