Eradication

[ɪ,rædɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n] or [ɪ,rædɪ'keʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the complete destruction of every trace of something.

Typist: Naomi--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of plucking up by the roots; a rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction.

(n.) The state of being plucked up by the roots.

Editor: Patrick

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Extirpation, rooting out.[2]. Extermination, destruction, annihilation, excision.

Typed by Deirdre

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See ERADICATE]

Edited by Lilian