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/ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/ · e.rad.i.ca.tion
noun
  1. The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting; extirpation; utter destruction. The government's efforts led to the eradication of the disease from the entire region.
  2. The state of being plucked up by the roots. The tree's eradication left a barren landscape behind.
Did you know? The term 'eradication' is often used in the context of disease control, where it refers to the complete removal of a disease from a population or region.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 1, 2026