ausgerottet
Translation
eradicated, exterminated, wiped out
Examples
Die Pocken wurden weltweit ausgerottet.
Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide.
Diese Tierart ist in der Region ausgerottet.
This animal species has been wiped out in the region.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is eradicated ((sth.)) is eradicated The disease is eradicated.
Similar Words
vernichtet (annihilated), eliminiert (eliminated); Antonym: verbreitet (widespread)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'rotten' (to root out). The idea is to 'root something out' completely.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rotting' something 'out' of existence. The 'rott' part sounds like 'root', as in pulling out by the roots.