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EXTIRPATED

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Extirpated.

Extirpated - as a verb

Destroy completely, as if down to the roots

Example: "The vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicateexterminateroot outuproot

Pull up by or as if by the roots

Example: "Uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinateroot outuproot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Surgically remove (an organ)

Extirpated - as an adjective

(of a species) locally extinct (though alive elsewhere).

Example Sentences

"Hunting and habitat loss have caused many species to be extirpated from this region."
"The disease was successfully extirpated with the use of antibiotics."
"The invasive plants are being extirpated to protect the native vegetation."
"Many indigenous cultures have been extirpated throughout history due to colonization."
"The invasive species was extirpated from the ecosystem through careful management."
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Word Game Points

Is EXTIRPATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extirpated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXTIRPATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXTIRPATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extirpated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTIRPATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is EXTIRPATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extirpated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTIRPATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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