Wordiyo
RootsVocabularyCoursesGuidesMy WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Roots
  • Vocabulary
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Pricing

Company

  • About
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /castration

castration

UK/kæˈstreɪʃn/US/kæ'streiʃәn/
B2

Definitions

n.

The surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries; the act of stripping power or effectiveness from someone

阉割;(比喻)削权,削弱

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
castrroot
+
atto make, having
+
ionact, process, state
=castration

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Castration of farm animals is common agricultural practice in many countries.

← Browse all roots