eradicate
Use Eradicate in a sentence
ɪˌkeɪt verb (used with object), e·rad·i·cat·ed, e·rad·i·cat·ing.
1.
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate: to eradicate smallpox throughout the world.
2.
to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent: to eradicate a spot.
3.
to pull up by the roots: to eradicate weeds.
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World English Dictionary
eradicate (ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to obliterate; stamp out |
| 2. | to pull or tear up by the roots |
| [C16: from Latin ērādīcāre to uproot, from | |
| e'radicable | |
| —adj | |
| e'radicably | |
| —adv | |
| eradi'cation | |
| —n | |
| e'radicative | |
| —adj | |
| e'radicator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
eradicate
mid-16c., from L. eradicat-, pp. stem of eradicare (see eradication). Related: Eradicated; eradicating.
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Example sentences
Climate change is projected to eradicate 30% of all species on the planet.
It appears academicians' attempts to eradicate these hotbeds of plagiarism have done little to stifle their growth.
First, let's understand, cheating will never be eradicated from big-time sports.
And they are notoriously difficult to eradicate.
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