noun

eradication

eradication, elimination, destruction

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.

the eradication of ((sth.)) The eradication of disease is a global priority.

Synonyms: elimination, destruction, annihilation; Antonyms: creation, introduction

From Latin 'eradicare' (to root out), from 'e-' (out) + 'radix' (root).

Imagine 'e-radicating' by pulling a 'radish' (a root) completely 'out' of the soil.

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