extract — to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrækt/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to extract the truth about my bad grades, but I kept changing the subject to pizza.
- Scientists extract DNA from ancient fossils to study evolution.
- The detective managed to extract a confession from the suspect using nothing but terrible dad jokes.
extract
VERB[/ɪkˈstrækt/]
to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
The scientist extracted DNA from the plant sample for analysis.
The miner extracted gold from the rock. (Rock + Gold → Remove something valuable)
The scientists extracted the sample, collected more evidence, and inspected the results.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extractus', the past participle of 'extrahere', which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull). The word entered English in the 15th century through French and Latin sources.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + tract (draw, pull from Latin trahere) = extract
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to extract the truth about my bad grades, but I kept changing the subject to pizza.”
“Scientists extract DNA from ancient fossils to study evolution.”
“The detective managed to extract a confession from the suspect using nothing but terrible dad jokes.”
“This face mask contains cucumber extract for smooth skin.”
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