infestation

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪ̯ʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
  2. noun a swarm of insects that attack plants

Etymology

From Middle French infestation, from Late Latin infestatio. Morphologically infest + -ation.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
fullness
Narrower (hyponyms)
enterobiasis, pediculosis, echinococcosis, opisthorchiasis, trichinosis, schistosomiasis

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