efface

Meanings

• Verb

  To erase or obliterate, as a mark or impression.

  - "The chalkboard was effaced after the lesson."
  - "The graffiti on the wall was effaced by the rain."

• Verb

  To obliterate or destroy the existence of, as a memory or record.

  - "The tragedy was effaced from people's memories."
  - "The evidence was effaced to prevent discovery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with efface
ace , grace , pace

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Variants

List of all variants of efface that leads to same result
efface , effaceable , effaced , effacement , effacements , effacer , effacers , effaces , effacing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'effacere', meaning 'to obliterate, erase'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'efface' is often used in legal contexts to describe the destruction or obliteration of evidence.

2. In art, the term 'effacement' is used to describe the gradual disappearance or erasure of something over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obliterate: To completely destroy or erase something, leaving no trace.

2. Erase: To remove or obliterate marks, writing, or records.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'efface' is often used to describe the erasure or destruction of something, such as memories or records. It can also be used figuratively to describe the erasure of one's identity or persona.

How to Memorize "efface"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of erasing or obliterating something. Imagine a chalkboard being wiped clean or a record being destroyed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'efface' with the idea of erasing or obliterating something. Think of the 'e' in 'efface' as representing the eraser.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'effacere' and associating it with the meaning 'to obliterate'.

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