Elimination
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The complete removal or destruction of something, or the exclusion of someone or something from consideration. It represents the process of getting rid of unwanted elements.
“The elimination of plastic bags has reduced environmental pollution significantly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Syllables
e·lim·i·na·tion
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Wordle
Contains four I's and two N's. The pattern ELIM starts the word with -INATION ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points base value. The M (3 points) and other common letters offer moderate scoring.
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