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extraction

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrakʃ(ə)n, ɛk-/

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Definition of extraction

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of extracting something, especially using effort or force:mineral extraction [count noun]:a dental extraction
  • 2 [with adjective] the ethnic origin of someone’s family:a worker of Polish extraction

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin extractio(n-), from Latin extrahere 'draw out' (see extract)

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