English · Word Candidate

extraction

/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/

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Also seen as: extractions

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Meaning · English

The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Something extracted, an extract, as from a plant or an organ of an animal etc.

Noun

They [books] do preserve as in a vial the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “extraction” mean?

The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.

Is “extraction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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