ineradicable — impossible to remove or destroy completely
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to remove or destroy completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnɪˈrædɪkəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's ineradicable belief that chocolate cures everything led to some interesting medical consultations.
- Despite years of therapy, his ineradicable fear of clowns persisted.
- The coffee stain on my white shirt proved to be ineradicable, much like my addiction to caffeine.
ineradicable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnɪˈrædɪkəbl/]
impossible to remove or destroy completely
a frustrated gardener pulls forcefully at thick green ivy vines covering an ancient brick wall. The gardener uses both hands and leans back with great effort trying to tear the vines away. Despite pulling off some surface leaves and small branches, the thick root system remains deeply embedded in the wall's cracks. The main vine stems continue growing back immediately where they were partially removed. Another groundskeeper nearby shakes his head knowingly while holding pruning shears, having given up the same impossible task. vegetation that is impossible to remove or destroy completely
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'eradicare' meaning 'to root out' or 'to uproot completely,' with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
in- (not) + eradicare (to uproot, from e- meaning 'out' + radix meaning 'root') + -able (able to be)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's ineradicable belief that chocolate cures everything led to some interesting medical consultations.”
“Despite years of therapy, his ineradicable fear of clowns persisted.”
“The coffee stain on my white shirt proved to be ineradicable, much like my addiction to caffeine.”
“Corruption in the system seemed ineradicable without major reforms.”
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