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rodent.

A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹəʊdənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹoʊdənt/Canada, General-American/ˈɹəʉdənt/Australia/ˈɹɐʉdənt/New-Zealand
  1. A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

  2. A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.

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Where this word comes from

From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).

adj/ˈɹəʊdənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹoʊdənt/Canada, General-American/ˈɹəʉdənt/Australia/ˈɹɐʉdənt/New-Zealand
  1. Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).

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