eradicated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Completely removed or destroyed, leaving no trace behind.
Example
The disease was eradicated after years of vaccination efforts.
Conversation
Have you seen the garden lately?
Yeah, it looks amazing! The weeds have been eradicated.
I can't believe how much better it looks now.
For sure! It's like a whole new space.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eliminated
destroyed
obliterated
Antonyms
established
created
generated
verb
Definition
To completely remove or destroy something, especially something harmful or unwanted.
Example
The disease was eradicated through a successful vaccination program.
Tense Forms
Past: eradicated
Past Participle: eradicated
Conversation
Did you hear that they finally eradicated that disease in our area?
Yeah, I read about it! It's such great news for everyone.
I know, right? It feels like a huge relief for the community.
Root Explanation
Eradicated → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "radicare" (meaning to root). The word means to remove something completely, as if pulling it out by the roots.
Memory Tip
Think of 'pulling out' ('e-') something 'by the roots' ('radicare') — that's why eradicated means completely removed.
Visually Confused Words
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