eradicative

adj, noun — 2 senses

eradicative

adj

Etymology From eradicate + -ive.

1

Tending or serving to eradicate; curing or destroying thoroughly, as a disease or any evil.

  • eradicative measures against smallpox
Synonyms
annihilative

eradicative

noun

Etymology From eradicate + -ive.

1

Rare That which eradicates.

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