Ineradicable: meaning, definitions and examples
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ineradicable
[ ˌɪnɪˈrædɪkəbl ]
difficult to eliminate
The term 'ineradicable' describes something that cannot be removed, eradicated, or eliminated. It often refers to ideas, beliefs, or conditions that are deeply rooted and resistant to change. For example, certain cultural practices or entrenched societal issues may be deemed ineradicable due to their historical context and significance. This word conveys a sense of permanence and challenges the notion of transformation or removal.
Synonyms
inalienable, incorrigible, irrepressible, perpetual, unremovable.
Examples of usage
- The ineradicable roots of the tradition still influence modern practices.
- Despite various efforts, poverty remains an ineradicable part of the city.
- His ineradicable beliefs often led to heated debates.
- They faced ineradicable challenges in changing the political landscape.
Translations
Translations of the word "ineradicable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ineradicável
🇮🇳 अदृश्य
🇩🇪 unerbittlich
🇮🇩 tidak dapat dihilangkan
🇺🇦 неприбираний
🇵🇱 nieradikalny
🇯🇵 根絶できない
🇫🇷 inébranlable
🇪🇸 ineradical
🇹🇷 kökten silinemez
🇰🇷 치울 수 없는
🇸🇦 لا يمكن استئصاله
🇨🇿 neradikální
🇸🇰 neradikálny
🇨🇳 不可根除的
🇸🇮 neradikalno
🇮🇸 óafskiptanlegur
🇰🇿 жойылмайтын
🇬🇪 არისტოკრატული
🇦🇿 silinməz
🇲🇽 ineradicable
Etymology
The word 'ineradicable' is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' combined with the root word 'eradicable,' which comes from the Latin 'eradicare.' The Latin term 'eradicare' means 'to root out' or 'to pull out by the roots,' originating from 'ex-' (meaning 'out of') and 'radix' (meaning 'root'). As the English language evolved, it incorporated the Latin roots, leading to the formation of 'ineradicable' in the late 19th century. This word has been primarily used in literary and academic contexts to describe ailments, ideologies, or conditions that resist change or elimination, signifying the struggle against deeply entrenched issues.