Eradicated: meaning, definitions and examples
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eradicated
[ ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪd ]
removal of
To eradicate means to completely eliminate or destroy something, often referring to diseases, pests, or undesirable elements. The term is widely used in public health, agriculture, and various fields where complete removal is desired. It implies a thorough approach to prevention and control, ensuring that the targeted entity does not return. Eradication is generally achieved through coordinated efforts and comprehensive strategies.
Synonyms
abolish, annihilate, eliminate, exterminate, wipe out
Examples of usage
- The government worked hard to eradicate the disease.
- We need to eradicate poverty in our community.
- Scientists are trying to eradicate invasive species from the ecosystem.
Translations
Translations of the word "eradicated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erradicado
🇮🇳 नष्ट किया हुआ
🇩🇪 ausgerottet
🇮🇩 dihapus
🇺🇦 викорінений
🇵🇱 wyeliminowany
🇯🇵 根絶された
🇫🇷 éradiqué
🇪🇸 erradicado
🇹🇷 kökünden kazınmış
🇰🇷 근절된
🇸🇦 مُحَطَّم
🇨🇿 vymýcený
🇸🇰 vymýtený
🇨🇳 根除的
🇸🇮 izkorenjen
🇮🇸 útrýmt
🇰🇿 жойылған
🇬🇪 გამორიცხული
🇦🇿 aradan qaldırılmış
🇲🇽 erradicado
Word origin
The word 'eradicate' originates from the Latin verb 'eradicare', which means 'to root out'. The term combines 'e-' (a variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out') with 'radix' (root). It likely entered the English language in the early 19th century, during a time when there was significant interest in public health and controlling diseases. The concept of eradicating disease became particularly prominent with efforts to eradicate smallpox in the late 20th century, serving as a benchmark in global health initiatives. The use of 'eradicate' has since expanded beyond the medical field to imply the removal or destruction of any undesirable element, reflecting a strong aversion to persistence or recurrence.