Eradicable: meaning, definitions and examples
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eradicable
[ ɪˈrædɪkəbl ]
ability to eliminate
Eradicable refers to something that can be completely removed or eliminated. It is often used in contexts relating to diseases, pests, or problems that can be fully eradicated through intervention or treatment.
Synonyms
eliminable, obliterable, removable
Examples of usage
- The disease is considered eradicable with current medical technology.
- Efforts to combat global warming should focus on eradicable pollutants.
- Many pests are deemed eradicable with proper agricultural practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "eradicable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erradicável
🇮🇳 नष्ट करने योग्य
🇩🇪 ausrottbar
🇮🇩 dapat diberantas
🇺🇦 викорінюваний
🇵🇱 możliwy do wyeliminowania
🇯🇵 根絶可能な
🇫🇷 éradiquable
🇪🇸 erradicable
🇹🇷 kökünden kazınabilir
🇰🇷 근절 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل الاستئصال
🇨🇿 vymýtitelný
🇸🇰 vymývateľný
🇨🇳 可根除的
🇸🇮 izkorenljiv
🇮🇸 útrýmanlegur
🇰🇿 жоюға болатын
🇬🇪 აღსრულებადი
🇦🇿 kökdən çıxarıla bilən
🇲🇽 erradicable
Etymology
The term 'eradicable' originates from the Latin word 'eradicare', meaning 'to root out'. This Latin term is derived from 'radix', meaning 'root'. The use of 'eradicable' in the English language can be traced back to the 19th century, particularly in discussions of disease and public health. The word emphasizes the capacity to entirely remove or destroy something, particularly in contexts where it implies an underlying cause that can be entirely dealt with. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts beyond public health, such as environmental issues and social problems, highlighting the ongoing struggle against entities perceived as harmful or undesirable.