eradication

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of completely removing or destroying something, especially a pest or disease.

  - "The eradication of smallpox was a major achievement of modern medicine."
  - "The government announced a plan for the eradication of poverty in the region."

• Noun

  The process of eliminating something unwanted, such as a habit or behavior.

  - "His determination led to the eradication of his fear of public speaking."
  - "The eradication of litter from the streets is an ongoing process."

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Antonyms

radication

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eradication
radiation , frustration , creation

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Variants

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eradicable , eradicate , eradicated , eradicates , eradicating , eradication , eradications , eradicator , eradicators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'eradicare', meaning 'to root out'.

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Trivia

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1. Smallpox was the first disease to be eradicated through a global vaccination campaign.

2. The term 'eradication' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. The eradication of malaria from the Americas was completed in 1951.

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Related Concepts

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1. elimination: The process of removing or getting rid of something, often used interchangeably with eradication.

2. extinction: The complete disappearance of a species or phenomenon, similar to eradication but often used in the context of biology.

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Culture

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The term 'eradication' has been used extensively in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and social issues. In medicine, it refers to the complete elimination of a disease or condition, such as smallpox or polio. In agriculture, it refers to the elimination of pests or weeds from a crop. In social issues, it refers to the complete elimination of a problem, such as poverty or discrimination.

How to Memorize "eradication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of completely removing something unwanted, such as a pest or disease, from an area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eradication' with the idea of completely removing something unwanted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Eliminate Radically All Destructive Creations' to remember the definition of eradication.

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