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extirpative

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Definition of extirpative word

  • noun extirpative Of, relating to, or pertaining to an extirpation. 1

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Parts of speech for Extirpative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

extirpative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for extirpative

adjective extirpative

  • devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
  • injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
  • calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
  • cataclysmic — A cataclysmic event is one that changes a situation or society very greatly, especially in an unpleasant way.
  • catastrophic — Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster.

Antonyms for extirpative

adjective extirpative

  • advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
  • assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
  • beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
  • blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
  • favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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