noun
extirpation
Extirpation (noun) means the act of pulling something up by the roots, or of getting rid of it completely.
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The act of pulling something up by the roots, or of getting rid of it completely.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin exstirpātiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for extirpation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extirpation?
"extirpation" (noun) means the act of pulling something up by the roots, or of getting rid of it completely.
What is another word for extirpation?
Other words for "extirpation" include ablation, deracination, excision.
