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Definition of eliminator

eliminator

/ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪ.tɚ/
e · lim · i · na · tor
Plural:eliminators
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Adjective:eliminatory
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eliminator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, substance, or device that removes, gets rid of, or eradicates something unwanted.

Example

"The new air purifier acts as an effective odor eliminator in enclosed spaces."

2

A qualifying match, race, or round in a tournament in which the loser is removed from further competition and the winner advances.

Example

"The two contenders will face each other in a final eliminator to determine who challenges for the championship title."

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• Rhymes for eliminator

• Nearby Words

elijah
eliminate
elimination
eliminator
elinor
eliot
elite

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'eliminate' plus the agent suffix '-or', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'eliminare' (to turn out of doors), from 'ex-' (out) and 'limen' (threshold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eliminator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eliminator
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