Ineradicable

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪˌnɛˈrædɪkəbəl/

Definitions of ineradicable

adjective impossible to remove or destroy completely

Example Sentences

A1 Some stains are ineradicable from certain fabrics.

A2 The impact of the pandemic on the economy is ineradicable.

B1 The cultural traditions of this region are ineradicable despite modernization.

B2 The memories of war are ineradicable for those who lived through it.

C1 The ineradicable nature of corruption in politics is a major concern.

C2 The ineradicable presence of inequality continues to be a challenge for society.

Examples of ineradicable in a Sentence

formal The ineradicable nature of the invasive species posed a serious threat to the ecosystem.

informal Her love for that old movie is ineradicable, she watches it at least once a month.

slang That embarrassing moment is ineradicable, it's going to haunt me forever.

figurative The impact of his words was ineradicable, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

Grammatical Forms of ineradicable

past tense

ineradicated

plural

ineradicables

comparative

more ineradicable

superlative

most ineradicable

present tense

ineradicates

future tense

will ineradicate

perfect tense

has ineradicated

continuous tense

is ineradicating

singular

ineradicable

positive degree

ineradicable

infinitive

to ineradicate

gerund

ineradicating

participle

ineradicable

Origin and Evolution of ineradicable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ineradicable' originated from the Latin word 'ineradicabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the root 'eradicare' meaning 'to root out'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'ineradicable' has retained its meaning of something that cannot be removed or destroyed since its first known use in the early 17th century.