obliteration

[uh-blit-uh-rey-shuh n]

noun

Origin of obliteration

1650–60; < Latin oblitterātiōn- (stem of oblitterātiō), equivalent to oblitterāt(us) (see obliterate) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsob·lit·er·a·tive

[uh-blit-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] /əˈblɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/, adjective

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Obliteration of a portion of the Urethra, remedied by an operation.
North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826
Various
There was no springing to her side; no rapture of declared affection; no obliteration of her shame.
The Man
Bram Stoker
The obliteration of Desire is the first aim of the Buddhist.
Indian Myth and Legend
Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Moses seeks the obliteration of his name, unless Israel was pardoned.
Christmas Evans
Paxton Hood
Nothing but fish stands between their town and obliteration.
Through Arctic Lapland
Cutcliffe Hyne

Word Origin and History for obliteration

1650s, from Late Latin obliterationem (nominative obliteratio), noun of action from past participle stem of obliterare (see obliterate).