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eradicate

/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/
e · rad · i · cate
Adjective:eradicable
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Past Simple:eradicated
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Past Participle:eradicated
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Present Participle:eradicating
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eradicate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To destroy completely or put an end to something undesirable, such as a disease, social problem, or invasive pest.

Example

"Global health initiatives have worked for decades to eradicate polio through widespread vaccination programs."

2

To pull or tear up a plant or growth completely by the roots.

Example

"The groundskeepers worked all morning to eradicate the stubborn weeds before planting the new flowerbeds."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin eradicatus, the past participle of eradicare ('to root out'), formed from ex- ('out') and radix ('root').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eradicate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eradicate
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