cannibalization
/ˌkanɪbəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/
cannibalization noun: the act of consuming another individual of the same species as food.
Noun
cannibalization (plural cannibalizations)
- the act of consuming another individual of the same species as food
- adapting, borrowing or stealing plots, characters, themes or ideas from one story for use in another or from one medium to another
- a reduction in sales volume, sales revenue, or market share of one product when the same company introduces a new product
- the practice of removing parts or subsystems necessary for repair from another similar device
cannibalization meaning in Tamil
cannibalization in Tamil
- தன்னின அழிப்பு
Forms of cannibalization
| plural | cannibalizations |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cannibalisation |
Origin of cannibalization
From cannibal + -ization.
Questions about cannibalization
- What does cannibalization mean?
- Cannibalization means the act of consuming another individual of the same species as food.
- What is cannibalization in Tamil?
- Cannibalization in Tamil is தன்னின அழிப்பு. See Cannibalization meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is cannibalization?
- Cannibalization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce cannibalization?
- Cannibalization is pronounced /ˌkanɪbəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/.
- What is the plural of cannibalization?
- The plural of cannibalization is cannibalizations.
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