Eliminate
/ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/noun
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, 'eliminate' was linked to ritual purifications, symbolizing the removal of impurities to achieve spiritual clarity.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
eliminare
“To remove or to throw out.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
eliminatus
“The past participle meaning 'removed' or 'cast out'.”
16th Century
English
eliminate
“To expel or remove, especially in a formal or systematic way.”
Modern English
English
eliminate
“To completely remove or eradicate from existence.”
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