eliminate

Meanings

• Verb

  Remove or get rid of (something or someone); make no longer exist, experience, or be a part of something.

  - "The company eliminated 500 jobs to cut costs."
  - "The doctor eliminated the tumor during surgery."
  - "The committee eliminated all proposals except for three."

• Verb

  Make (an unwanted or harmful influence or effect) no longer exist or have an effect.

  - "The new law aims to eliminate corruption in politics."
  - "The medication eliminated my headaches."
  - "The teacher eliminated distractions in the classroom."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241170"

---

Synonyms

abolish , abrogate

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with eliminate
exterminate , elaborate , contemplate , vacillate

---

Variants

List of all variants of eliminate that leads to same result
eliminate , eliminated , eliminates , eliminating , eliminative , eliminator , eliminators

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

eliminated, eliminating, eliminates

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before 1300; Middle English elimenan, alteration of elimen (cause to go out), derivative of elima (go out), perhaps a variant of alimian (soothe), from Old French alimer (nourish), from alime (nourishment); see alimony

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'eliminate' is derived from the Middle English word 'eliminan', which means 'to go out'.

2. In mathematics, elimination of variables is a process of removing one or more variables from a system of linear equations.

3. In baseball, a batter can be eliminated from a game if they strike out, fly out, or ground out.

4. In poker, the term 'elimination' refers to the process of a player losing all of their chips and being removed from the game.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Elimination Chamber: A professional wrestling match where several wrestlers compete in a chamber filled with pods. Each pod contains one wrestler, and the last wrestler standing is declared the winner.

2. Elimination Diet: A diet where specific foods are gradually removed to determine which food causes adverse reactions.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'eliminate' has been used to describe the act of removing obstacles or threats. For instance, in the novel '1984' by George Orwell, the protagonist Winston Smith is tasked with eliminating 'thoughtcrime' - any thought that goes against the party's ideology. In music, the term 'elimination' is used in dance music to describe the process of removing unwanted frequencies or sounds from a track.

How to Memorize "eliminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a trash can. Now, visualize taking something out of that trash can and throwing it away. This is the action of 'eliminate'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'eliminate' with the act of removing unwanted items or obstacles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'E' stands for 'Eliminate'. Eliminate unwanted items, thoughts, or obstacles.

---

Memorize "eliminate" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize eliminate is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.