Pagkapuksa (en. Annihilation)

/pa-ga-pu-k-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The occurrence of being completely affected or destroyed.
The annihilation of species causes changes in the ecosystem.
Ang pagkapuksa ng mga species ay nagdudulot ng pagbabago sa ekosistema.
The process of removing or eliminating something from nature.
Scientists demonstrated the effects of annihilation on the environment.
Ipinakita ng mga siyentipiko ang mga epekto ng pagkapuksa sa kapaligiran.
The state of being completely destroyed or eliminated.
The annihilation of foreign species has adverse effects on the local population.
Ang pagkapuksa ng mga banyagang uri ng hayop ay may masamang epekto sa lokal na populasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'puksain' meaning to remove or destroy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

annihilation of nature
The complete destruction of natural resources.
pagkapuksa ng kalikasan

Related Words

to eradicate
The act of removing or destroying something.
puksain

Slang Meanings

Temporary disinterest or tiredness.
Tsk, I feel like I'm in a slump with my homework, I really don't want to.
Tsk, parang pagkapuksa na ako sa mga homework ko, ayoko na talaga.
Decline in morale or enthusiasm.
Our team is so demoralized now, we’re not even practicing.
Sobrang pagkapuksa na ng team namin, hindi na kami nag-eensayo.
Loss of energy or zest.
After the long exam, I'm totally drained, I just want to sleep.
After ng long exam, grabe ang pagkapuksa ko, gusto ko na lang matulog.