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extirpable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being extirpated or eradicated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • an extirpable plant

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exterminable

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From extirp + -able.