eradication
Translation
eradication, elimination, destruction
Examples
The eradication of the disease is our main goal.
The eradication of the disease is our main goal.
They called for the complete eradication of poverty.
They called for the complete eradication of poverty.
Grammar Patterns
the eradication of ((sth.)) The eradication of disease is a global priority.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elimination, destruction, annihilation; Antonyms: creation, introduction
Etymology
From Latin 'eradicare' (to root out), from 'e-' (out) + 'radix' (root).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'e-radicating' by pulling a 'radish' (a root) completely 'out' of the soil.