[ring theory] In mathematics, specifically module theory, the annihilator of a set is a concept generalizing torsion and orthogonality. ==Definitions== == Notes == ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annihilator_(ring_theory)
This ability is written Annihilator X. Whenever a creature with annihilator attacks, the defending player sacrifices X permanents. Annihilator abilities trigger and resolve during the declare attackers step. The defending player chooses and sacrifices the required number of permanents before he or she declares blockers. This is a triggered ability ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Magic:_The_Gathering_keywords#Typecycl
a person or thing that annihilates. · the set of all linear functionals that map to zero all elements of a given subset of a vector space. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/annihilator