Definitions
- Referring to the complete removal or eradication of a species or population. - Talking about the removal of an idea, belief, or practice from a society or culture. - Describing the process of removing something completely and permanently.
- Referring to the removal or reduction of something unwanted or harmful. - Talking about the removal of a contestant or team from a competition. - Describing the process of getting rid of something completely or reducing it to zero.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the removal or reduction of something.
- 2Both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 3Both words imply a sense of finality or completeness.
- 4Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Extirpate implies a complete and permanent removal, while eliminate can refer to partial or temporary removal.
- 2Intensity: Extirpate suggests a more forceful and aggressive approach than eliminate.
- 3Context: Extirpate is often used in the context of biology, ecology, or social issues, while eliminate is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Extirpate has a more formal and technical connotation than eliminate, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Usage: Extirpate is less common than eliminate and may not be familiar to all English speakers.
Remember this!
Extirpate and eliminate are synonyms that both refer to the removal or reduction of something. However, extirpate implies a complete and permanent removal, often in the context of biology, ecology, or social issues. On the other hand, eliminate is more versatile and can refer to partial or temporary removal in a variety of contexts.
