eradication — the complete destruction or elimination of something, especially something harmful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the complete destruction or elimination of something, especially something harmful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The eradication of homework would make students worldwide celebrate, but teachers might disagree.
- Scientists are working toward the eradication of malaria in developing countries.
- The eradication of bad coffee from the office was his personal mission.
eradication
NOUN[/ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/]
the complete destruction or elimination of something, especially something harmful
Health workers achieve the eradication of mosquitoes across the entire village.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin eradicatio, formed from the verb eradicare meaning 'to root out' or 'to tear up by the roots.' The term originally conveyed the literal sense of removing plants or weeds completely from the ground, later extending to mean the complete elimination or destruction of anything.
Breakdown
e- (out, away) + radicare (to root, from radix meaning root) + -ation (noun-forming suffix indicating action or process). The prefix e- (ex-) intensifies the action of removing, while radicare focuses on extraction from the root.
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📝Examples
“The eradication of homework would make students worldwide celebrate, but teachers might disagree.”
“Scientists are working toward the eradication of malaria in developing countries.”
“The eradication of bad coffee from the office was his personal mission.”
“Global eradication of polio is nearly complete thanks to vaccination programs.”
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