What does extraction mean?
Extraction means The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted..
Extraction
/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
- Something extracted, an extract, as from a plant or an organ of an animal etc.
- A person's origin or ancestry.
- (military) The act of removing someone from a hostile area to a secure location.
- (dentistry) The removal of a tooth from its socket.
- (coffee preparation, by ellipsis) The extraction yield of a brewed coffee.
Example Sentences
They [books] do preserve as in a vial the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them.
Our companion on these tours was a young tourist, an American of Russian extraction, whose questions and remarks drew our attention to some details of Haifa life that have become too familiar and would have otherwise passed unnoticed. ...
Synonyms for extraction
Antonyms for extraction
Related Words
Word Forms
- extractions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for extraction?
Common synonyms include descent, lineage, extract, reduction.
What is the opposite of extraction?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use extraction in a sentence?
They [books] do preserve as in a vial the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them.
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