extraction
noun/ɪkˈstrækʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,361 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of removing or taking out something.
Example sentence
The dentist performed the extraction of the damaged tooth without any complications.
Synonyms & related words
- removal
- pulling
- withdrawal
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