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Eradicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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eradicate

 

[ ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to eliminate completely

To eradicate means to completely destroy or get rid of something. It is often used in the context of diseases, pests, or problems. Eradicate implies a thorough removal, leaving nothing behind.

Synonyms

annihilate, eliminate, exterminate

Examples of usage

  • Efforts to eradicate malaria have been ongoing for years.
  • The government is determined to eradicate corruption in the country.
  • We must eradicate all traces of the invasive species to protect the ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "eradicate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erradicar

🇮🇳 समूल नष्ट करना

🇩🇪 ausrotten

🇮🇩 memberantas

🇺🇦 викорінювати

🇵🇱 wykorzenić

🇯🇵 根絶する

🇫🇷 éradiquer

🇪🇸 erradicar

🇹🇷 kökünü kazımak

🇰🇷 근절하다

🇸🇦 استئصال

🇨🇿 vyhubit

🇸🇰 vykoreniť

🇨🇳 根除

🇸🇮 izkoreniniti

🇮🇸 útrýma

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 ამოღება

🇦🇿 kökləmək

🇲🇽 erradicar

Word origin

The word 'eradicate' comes from the Latin word 'eradicatus', which means 'rooted out'. The term has been used in English since the mid-16th century. The concept of eradicating something has been important throughout history, whether in the context of diseases, pests, or social issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,104, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.