Rodent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹəʊdənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rodent is a noun meaning A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
Meaning
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
More Meanings
- Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.
- (dated, bulletin board system slang, leetspeak, derogatory) A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.
Example Sentences
Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.
Word Forms
- rodents
- rodente
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rat, murine, mouse, vole, pest, squirrel.
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