Extirpated: meaning, definitions and examples
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extirpated
[ ˈɛkstərˌpeɪtɪd ]
wildlife conservation
To remove or destroy completely, especially a population or species. Extirpated species are those that have been completely eradicated from a certain area or region due to human activity or environmental changes.
Synonyms
eliminate, eradicate, exterminate.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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extirpated |
Used typically in a formal or scientific context to describe the complete removal or destruction of something, especially in a biological or medical setting.
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eradicate |
Often used to indicate complete destruction, usually regarding diseases, pests, or problematic issues. It carries a strong connotation of thorough and permanent removal.
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eliminate |
Commonly used in everyday language to indicate the removal or getting rid of something, whether it's a problem, a risk, or an item.
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exterminate |
Used in typically more severe contexts involving the killing or destruction of living beings, often pests or in situations with a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The wolves were extirpated from the state decades ago.
- The conservation efforts aim to prevent any more species from being extirpated.
Translations
Translations of the word "extirpated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extirpado
🇮🇳 समूल नष्ट
🇩🇪 ausgerottet
🇮🇩 tercabut
🇺🇦 викорінений
🇵🇱 wytępiony
🇯🇵 根絶された
🇫🇷 extirpé
🇪🇸 extirpado
🇹🇷 kökü kazınmış
🇰🇷 근절된
🇸🇦 مستأصل
🇨🇿 vyhubený
🇸🇰 vyhubený
🇨🇳 根除
🇸🇮 iztrebljen
🇮🇸 útrýmt
🇰🇿 жойылған
🇬🇪 ამოძირკული
🇦🇿 məhv edilmiş
🇲🇽 extirpado
Etymology
The word 'extirpate' comes from the Latin word 'extirpare', meaning 'to root out'. It was first used in English in the mid-16th century. The term is commonly used in the context of wildlife conservation to describe the complete removal or eradication of a population or species from a specific area.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,693, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25692 adjectival
- 25693 extirpated
- 25694 instilling
- 25695 fixated
- 25696 suave
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