ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eradication

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eradication is a noun meaning The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting or rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction.

Meaning

The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting or rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction.

More Meanings

  1. The state of being plucked up by the roots.

Word Forms

Synonyms for eradication

Depending on context, synonyms include obliteration.

Antonyms for eradication

Common opposites include radication.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obliteration, uproot, extirpation, dismantling, extinguishing, exterminate.

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