Word
ablactation
Phoneticsablac·ta·tion
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of weaning a young animal from its mother's milk. It is an old word used mostly in farming or science.
n. the process of weaning an animal from its mother's milk. Often used in veterinary or agricultural contexts; archaic in general modern usage.
Examples
“The farmer managed the ablactation of the calves smoothly.”
“Proper management of ablactation is essential to prevent health issues in young livestock.”
“The study focused on the physiological changes that occur during the ablactation period, noting how the calf's digestive system adapts to solid food.”
Examples
simple
“The farmer managed the ablactation of the calves smoothly.”
contextual
“Proper management of ablactation is essential to prevent health issues in young livestock.”
complex
“The study focused on the physiological changes that occur during the ablactation period, noting how the calf's digestive system adapts to solid food.”
Etymology
From Middle English ablactacioun from Late Latin ablactatio, ablactō (“to wean”) from ab (“without”) + lacto (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”); equivalent to ab- + lactation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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