Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

irradicate

verb
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
Definition
To remove or destroy completely; to eliminate.
Examples
  • Scientists aim to irradicate diseases through vaccines.
  • The community worked together to irradicate poverty in their area.
  • Efforts to irradicate invasive species from the ecosystem are ongoing.
Meaning
The act of completely getting rid of something, often something harmful or unwanted.
Synonyms
  • eradicate
  • eliminate
  • exterminate
  • annihilate
  • wipe out