v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Eradicated p. pr. & vb. n. Eradicating ] [ L. eradicatus, p. p. of eradicare to eradicate; e out + radix, radicis, root. See Radical. ] 1. To pluck up by the roots; to root up; as, an oak tree eradicated. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To root out; to destroy utterly; to extirpate; as, to eradicate diseases, or errors. [ 1913 Webster ]

This, although now an old an inveterate evil, might be eradicated by vigorous treatment. Southey.

Syn. -- To extirpate; root out; exterminate; destroy; annihilate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. eradicatio: cf. F. éradication. ] 1. The act of plucking up by the roots; a rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The state of being plucked up by the roots. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. éradicatif. ] Tending or serving to eradicate; curing or destroying thoroughly, as a disease or any evil. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Med.) A medicine that effects a radical cure. Whitlock. [ 1913 Webster ]