How Do You Spell ERADICATED?

Pronunciation: [ɪɹˈadɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "eradicated" is spelled with three syllables, pronounced /ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪd/. The first syllable is short "i" sound /ɪ/, followed by the schwa sound /ə/. The second syllable starts with the consonant cluster "rd" /rd/ and is followed by the vowel "a" sound /æ/. The final syllable includes the consonant cluster "ct" /kt/, the vowel "a" sound /ɪ/, and the dental sound "d" /d/. "Eradicated" means to completely eliminate or destroy something, usually pests or diseases, from a certain area or population.

ERADICATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Eradicated is a past participle of the verb "eradicate," derived from the Latin word "eradicare," meaning "to root out." It is generally used to describe the complete and permanent elimination or destruction of something, usually referring to an unwanted condition, disease, organism, or problem.

    In a literal sense, eradication implies the removal of something entirely from a certain area or from existence as a whole. This could apply to the elimination of pests, invasive plants, or harmful bacteria from a specific location. In the context of diseases, eradication refers to the total eradication of a disease from the entire population or a large geographical area, leading to its complete disappearance and prevention of further transmission.

    Figuratively, eradication can also pertain to the eradication of a social issue, cultural belief, or harmful practice. In a broader scope, it may involve the elimination of deeply ingrained prejudices, discrimination, or inequalities within a society, ultimately aiming for a fundamental transformation and abolition of these unjust conditions.

    Eradicated is often associated with strong and determined actions, policies, or measures that promote the removal of something unwanted or detrimental. It implies a successful and comprehensive eradication, ensuring that the targeted entity or problem is completely wiped out, leaving no traces behind.

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Etymology of ERADICATED

The word "eradicated" ultimately comes from the Latin word "eradicatus", which is the past participle of the verb "eradicare". The Latin term is a combination of "e" (meaning "out" or "away") and "radix" (meaning "root"). Therefore, the original meaning of the Latin word carries the idea of "uprooting" or "pulling out by the roots". Over time, the term evolved and entered into English as "eradicate", which means to completely eliminate or destroy something. The past participle form, "eradicated", is commonly used to describe the act or result of removing or wiping out something entirely.

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Conjugate verb Eradicated

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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