Annihilation: meaning, definitions and examples
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annihilation
[ əˌnʌɪəˈleɪʃ(ə)n ]
destruction
The act of completely destroying or defeating someone or something.
Synonyms
destruction, extermination, obliteration
Examples of usage
- The annihilation of the enemy forces was swift and decisive.
- The nuclear bomb caused widespread annihilation in the city.
Physics
The conversion of matter into energy, especially the mutual conversion of a particle and an antiparticle.
Synonyms
conversion, energy release, transformation
Examples of usage
- The annihilation of the particles resulted in the release of a large amount of energy.
- Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2 describes the process of annihilation.
Translations
Translations of the word "annihilation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aniquilação
🇮🇳 विनाश
🇩🇪 Vernichtung
🇮🇩 pembinasaan
🇺🇦 знищення
🇵🇱 unicestwienie
🇯🇵 消滅
🇫🇷 anéantissement
🇪🇸 aniquilación
🇹🇷 yok etme
🇰🇷 전멸
🇸🇦 إبادة
🇨🇿 zničení
🇸🇰 zničenie
🇨🇳 湮灭
🇸🇮 uničenje
🇮🇸 útrýming
🇰🇿 жою
🇬🇪 განადგურება
🇦🇿 məhv
🇲🇽 aniquilación
Word origin
The word 'annihilation' comes from the Latin word 'annihilatio', which means 'reduction to nothing'. The concept of annihilation has been present in various contexts throughout history, from military conquests to scientific theories. In physics, annihilation refers to the process of converting matter into energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe complete destruction or defeat.