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How do you spell Eliminate?

Correct spelling

eliminate

ELIMIN + ATE. One L.

Why is eliminate spelled this way?

From Latin eliminare, to turn out of doors. EX (out) + LIMEN (threshold). To eliminate is to push beyond the threshold — removal by crossing the boundary from inside to outside.

Common misspellings of eliminate

elimenateelimateeliminaitelliminate

Example

We need to eliminate waste.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell eliminate?+
The correct spelling is "eliminate". ELIMIN + ATE. One L.
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