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Definition of rodent

rodent

/ˈroʊdənt/
ro · dent
Plural:rodents
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Adjective:rodent
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rodent Lexical Profile

rodent Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws.

Example

"The capybara is the largest living rodent in the world, natively found in South America."

2

A common term for small mammals such as mice, rats, and squirrels, often considered household or agricultural pests.

Example

"The city implemented new sanitation measures to prevent rodents from scavenging in alleyways."

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rocky mountains
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'rodentem' (nominative 'rodens'), the present participle of 'rodere', meaning 'to gnaw'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rodent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rodent
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