Eradicative

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪv/

Definitions of eradicative

adjective describing something that has the ability to eradicate or destroy completely

Example Sentences

A1 Using eradicative methods to remove weeds from the garden.

A2 The eradicative approach to eliminating pests from the house was successful.

B1 The eradicative measures taken by the government helped reduce the spread of the disease.

B2 The eradicative policies implemented by the organization led to a significant decrease in pollution levels.

C1 The eradicative strategy employed by the conservation group effectively saved the endangered species from extinction.

C2 The eradicative campaign launched by the environmental activists had a lasting impact on the ecosystem.

Examples of eradicative in a Sentence

formal The government has implemented an eradicative policy to eliminate corruption in the country.

informal The company is taking eradicative measures to get rid of all the outdated equipment.

slang We need to go full eradicative on these pests before they take over the house.

figurative His eradicative approach to problem-solving leaves no room for error.

Grammatical Forms of eradicative

past tense

eradicated

plural

eradicatives

comparative

more eradicative

superlative

most eradicative

present tense

eradicates

future tense

will eradicate

perfect tense

has eradicated

continuous tense

is eradicating

singular

eradicative

positive degree

eradicative

infinitive

to eradicate

gerund

eradicating

participle

eradicating

Origin and Evolution of eradicative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'eradicative' originated from the Latin word 'eradicatus', which comes from the verb 'eradicare' meaning 'to root out'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of agriculture to refer to the act of uprooting plants, 'eradicative' has evolved to describe the process of completely eliminating or erasing something, often used in a more abstract or figurative sense.