ERADICATE Meaning and
Definition
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Eradicate is a transitive verb that refers to the act of eliminating or completely erasing something or someone, particularly a problem, disease, or threat. It involves taking deliberate and extensive measures to completely abolish or exterminate, leaving no trace or remnants behind.
When employed in the context of eliminating a problem, such as poverty or inequality, eradicating implies a long-term and comprehensive approach to rectify and eliminate the issue completely. It implies a total removal of the problem rather than merely reducing its impact or temporarily addressing its symptoms.
In the case of diseases, eradication signifies the complete removal of a particular disease or virus from a specific region or from the entire population. It often involves rigorous immunization campaigns, treatment protocols, and surveillance measures to identify and eliminate even small pockets of infection.
Additionally, eradication can also pertain to eliminating invasive species or destructive pests that pose a threat to ecosystems or agriculture. This involves implementing strategies to prevent their spread, reduce their populations, and ultimately eliminate them from the affected area.
Overall, the term eradicate conveys a sense of finality and completeness, suggesting the thorough and determined removal of something undesirable or harmful from a given context, whether it be a problem, disease, threat, or invasive species.
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To pull up by the roots; to destroy thoroughly; to extirpate.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ERADICATE
The word "eradicate" originated from the Latin word "eradicare", which is a combination of two Latin roots: "e" meaning "out" or "from" and "radix" meaning "root". The original meaning was "to uproot", specifically referring to physically removing a plant by pulling it out from the ground. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of completely eliminating or destroying something, whether it be a problem, disease, or an entire population.
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Conjugate verb Eradicate
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