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extricated


Meanings
  • Verb

    To draw or pull out (something) from a difficult or confined space or situation.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with extricated
created , mated , fated , gated
Variants
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extricable , extricate , extricated , extricates , extricating , extrication , extrications
Forms
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extricates, extricating, extricatedly


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'ex' meaning 'out' and 'trahere' meaning 'to draw'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'extricated' is often used in medical contexts to describe the process of safely removing a patient from a vehicle after an accident.

  2. The word 'extricated' first appeared in English in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. extract: To take out or remove something from a substance or material.

  2. extraction: The process of removing something from a substance or material.


Culture
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In literature, 'extricated' is often used to describe a character's struggle and eventual success in overcoming a difficult situation. In music, the term can be found in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of triumph or escape.

How to Memorize "extricated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine drawing something out of a tight space or situation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of escaping or overcoming a challenge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'x' in 'extricated' represents 'out' and 'tract' represents 'draw'.


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