Definition

Something that cannot be completely removed or eliminated.

Example

The disease was considered ineradicable, meaning it could not be completely wiped out.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some habits are truly ineradicable?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how some things stick with us no matter what.

I’ve tried to change mine, but they always come back.

Exactly! It's like they become a part of who we are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ineradicable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "eradicabilis" (from "eradicare", meaning to root out), and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is not capable of being rooted out or eliminated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'rooted out' ('eradicare') — the 'in-' means not, and '-able' means capable. This helps you remember that 'ineradicable' refers to something that cannot be removed.

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