🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

근절

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geunjeol

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Extirpation/ˌɛk.stɪrˈpeɪ.ʃən/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"침입종의 근절이 필요하다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of completely removing or destroying something, especially a plant or animal species.

    "The extirpation of invasive species is crucial for the preservation of native ecosystems."
  2. 2

    The state of being completely removed or eradicated.

    "The extirpation of the disease from the region was celebrated by the local health authorities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'extirpation' originates from the Latin word 'extirpatio', which is derived from 'extirpare', meaning 'to root out'. The word has evolved through Middle English, retaining its connotation of complete removal or destruction, particularly in a biological or ecological context.

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