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How do you spell Eradicate?

Correct spelling

eradicate

Remember RADIX (root) - eRADIcate pulls problems out by the roots

Why is eradicate spelled this way?

From Latin eradicare, to root out. E (out) + RADIX (root). To eradicate is to pull out by the roots — destruction so thorough nothing can regrow.

Common misspellings of eradicate

eradacateerradicateeradicatte

Example

The new treatment could eradicate malaria in affected regions within a decade.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell eradicate?+
The correct spelling is "eradicate". Remember RADIX (root) - eRADIcate pulls problems out by the roots
Is it eradacate or eradicate?+
The correct spelling is "eradicate", not "eradacate".

Other commonly misspelled words

extravagance extravagant extricate fabricate

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