Used in a Sentence

extirpated

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for extirpated.

Editorial note

The problem is much avoided if the odour glands are extirpated.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of extirpated gathered in one view.

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for extirpated.

adjective

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

Example sentences

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The problem is much avoided if the odour glands are extirpated.

2

No one reports on the fact that native ants in many areas have been completely extirpated by this invasive species.

3

When the Christians extirpated knowledge of the hieroglyphs, it was the Egyptian priests they scattered.

4

Coyotes aren’t native to the northwest, they moved in after European settlers extirpated the wolves.

5

Bad spelling is indicative of loose morals and an addiction to video games and misogyny that should be extirpated from polite society.

6

This was a physically smaller subspecies that was later extirpated by the Romans.

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Elsewhere, Hellenistic Greek forces used Asian elephants, but many believe Hannibal used North African elephants, a sub-species that was extirpated by the Romans.

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This whole thread is further evidence that off-topic articles should be ruthlessly extirpated.

9

At most they'd eat each other and then all become extirpated (locally extinct).

10

There are quite a few projects going on in Scotland which are attempting to restore species that were extirpated over the past few centuries.

11

We've extirpated animals like this before, like the wolves of North America.

12

The former have been extirpated but the latter are running the party.

Quote examples

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As all before them they willfully extirpated: The Back of the Book and the Front and the Middle, Until all that was left was digital piddle, And Thought and Word lay dead and cold." This poem really is really depressing.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use extirpated in a sentence?

The problem is much avoided if the odour glands are extirpated.

What does extirpated mean?

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

What part of speech is extirpated?

extirpated is commonly used as adjective.