Eradicate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/

Origin

From Latin eradicatus, past participle of ērādīcō ("uproot"), from e- ("out") + radix ("root"). Also see: radish.

Full definition of eradicate

Verb

1. (transitive) To pull up by the roots; to uproot.
2. (transitive) To completely destroy; to put an end to; to extirpate.Small pox was globally eradicated in 1980

Synonyms

• to pull up by the roots: root up, uproot
• to completely destroy: exterminate, extirpate

Related terms

• eradicable
• eradication
• eradicative