extirpate — To completely destroy or eliminate something, especially to root out and remove entirely.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To completely destroy or eliminate something, especially to root out and remove entirely.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛkstərˌpeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The vampire hunter vowed to extirpate all bloodsuckers from the town, starting with his mother-in-law.
- Scientists are working to extirpate the invasive species that threatens local wildlife.
- The new principal promised to extirpate tardiness from school, but arrived 20 minutes late to his own speech.
extirpate
VERB[/ˈɛkstərˌpeɪt/]
To completely destroy or eliminate something, especially to root out and remove entirely.
To completely destroy or eliminate something, especially to root out and remove entirely.
Extirpate the weeds, cultivate the seeds, and demonstrate what renewal feeds!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin extirpare, meaning 'to root out' or 'to pull up by the roots.' The word originally described the complete removal of plants from the ground, roots and all.
Breakdown
ex- (out/completely) + stirp- (root/trunk) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make/do')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The vampire hunter vowed to extirpate all bloodsuckers from the town, starting with his mother-in-law.”
“Scientists are working to extirpate the invasive species that threatens local wildlife.”
“The new principal promised to extirpate tardiness from school, but arrived 20 minutes late to his own speech.”
“Medical advances have helped extirpate many diseases that once plagued humanity.”
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