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Definition of eradication

eradication

/ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
e · rad · i · ca · tion
Plural:eradications
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Adjective:eradicative
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eradication Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The complete destruction, elimination, or removal of something undesirable, such as an infectious disease, poverty, or an invasive pest.

Example

"Global health initiatives have focused heavily on the complete eradication of polio."

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• Rhymes for eradication

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin eradicatio, a noun of action from eradicare ('to root out'), formed from ex- ('out') and radix ('root').

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