elimination

[Fr. Elimination, from Lat. eliminatus, pa. par. of elimino.] IMG:content-0884.png:[blocks in formation] ties from each side of an equation. 2. The operation of combining several equations containing several unknown quantities, so as to deduce therefrom a le number of equations, containing a le number of unknown quantities. *ē-lin-guāte (gu as gw), v. t. [Lat. elinguatus , pa. par. of elinguo to deprive of the tongue: e= out, and lingua =the tongue.] To deprive of the tongue. It was an old punishment in English law. e-lin-gua-tion (gu as gw), s. [English elin guat (e); -ion.] The act of punishment by cutting out the tongue. *e-lin-guld (gu as gw), a. [Lat. elinquis: e= out, and lingua = the tongue. Not having the power of speech; tongue-tied.