Eradicating: meaning, definitions and examples

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eradicating

 

[ ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removing completely

Eradicating means to completely destroy or eliminate something. It is often used in contexts related to the removal of diseases, pests, or harmful practices.

Synonyms

destroying, eliminating, extinguishing, removing, wiping out.

Examples of usage

  • The organization is focused on eradicating poverty around the world.
  • Scientists are working hard on eradicating invasive species from the ecosystem.
  • Efforts are being made towards eradicating polio in developing countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "eradicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erradicação

🇮🇳 उन्मूलन

🇩🇪 Ausrottung

🇮🇩 pemberantasan

🇺🇦 викорінення

🇵🇱 wyeliminowanie

🇯🇵 根絶

🇫🇷 éradication

🇪🇸 erradicación

🇹🇷 kökten yok etme

🇰🇷 근절

🇸🇦 استئصال

🇨🇿 vymýcení

🇸🇰 vymýtenie

🇨🇳 根除

🇸🇮 izkorenitev

🇮🇸 útrýming

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 გამორიცხვა

🇦🇿 kökdən silmə

🇲🇽 erradicación

Etymology

The word 'eradicate' originates from the Latin term 'eradicatus', which means 'to root out'. It combines the prefix 'e-' (out of) with 'radix' (root), highlighting the idea of pulling something out from its roots. The term entered the English language in the early 17th century, with a growing emphasis on its application in health, pest control, and social issues. Over time, 'eradicate' has been used extensively in public health, particularly in reference to efforts aimed at eliminating diseases such as smallpox and malaria. The concept has expanded further, becoming relevant in discussions about extinction of species, environmental conservation, and more broadly in social and economic contexts. Today, 'eradicate' is associated with determined efforts to address and eliminate significant problems, making it an important term in various fields, from medicine to social sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,877, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.