Definitions
- Describing the removal of a specific group or species of plants or animals from a particular area. - Referring to the complete elimination of a harmful or unwanted element, such as a disease or a bad habit. - Talking about the eradication of a particular idea, belief, or practice.
- Referring to the complete removal or destruction of something harmful or unwanted, such as a disease or a pest. - Describing the elimination of a problem or issue completely and permanently. - Talking about the complete removal of a particular group or species of plants or animals from the entire world.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the complete removal or elimination of something.
- 2Both words are used to describe getting rid of something harmful or unwanted.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of plants, animals, diseases, or problems.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Extirpate refers to the removal of something from a particular area, while eradicate refers to the complete removal of something from everywhere.
- 2Intensity: Eradicate implies a more forceful and thorough removal than extirpate.
- 3Usage: Extirpate is less commonly used than eradicate.
- 4Context: Extirpate is often used in the context of conservation or ecology, while eradicate is more commonly used in the context of disease or social issues.
- 5Connotation: Extirpate has a more neutral connotation, while eradicate can have a negative connotation due to its association with disease or pests.
Remember this!
Extirpate and eradicate are synonyms that both refer to the complete removal or elimination of something. However, extirpate is used to describe the removal of something from a particular area, while eradicate implies a more forceful and thorough removal from everywhere. Additionally, extirpate is less commonly used and often associated with conservation or ecology, while eradicate is more commonly used in the context of disease or social issues.
