extirpate
/ˈɛkstəpeɪt/
Meanings
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Verb
To root out completely; eradicate.
- "The government decided to extirpate poverty from the country."
- "The invasive species was extirpated from the ecosystem."
Pronunciation
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/ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/
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Synonyms
annihilate , destroy , eradicate , exterminate , deracinate , eradicate , extricate , uproot , excise
Rhymes
Words rhyming with extirpateeradicate , exterminate , perpetrate
Variants
List of all variants of extirpate that leads to same resultextirpate , extirpated , extirpates , extirpating , extirpation , extirpations , extirpator , extirpators
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'extirpare', meaning 'to root out'.
Trivia
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Extirpate is a rare word that is not used in everyday language.
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The term 'extirpate' was first used in English during the 16th century.
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Extirpate is often used in scientific and medical contexts to describe the complete removal of something, such as a tumor or a parasitic species.
Related Concepts
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Eradication: The complete removal or elimination of something, such as a disease or pest.
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Extermination: The complete destruction or elimination of a population or species.
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.Extirpate has been used extensively in literature and science, particularly in the context of eradicating diseases or invasive species. For instance, in the novel 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' by H.G. Wells, the doctor attempts to extirpate the savage instincts of his creatures.
How to Memorize "extirpate"
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visualize
- Visualize pulling out a weed or a tree by its roots, completely removing it from the ground.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of completely removing something, like a pest or a disease.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Extirpate': 'Explore Every Tree Roots Perish Absolutely'.
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