irradicable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- irradicably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irradicable
1720–30; ir- 2 + Latin rādīc ( ārī ) to grow roots, take root (taken incorrectly as “to root up”) + -able. See eradicable
Example Sentences
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Of course, the young people flirted, for that diversion is apparently irradicable even in the "best society," but it was done with a propriety which was edifying to behold.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May
In like manner, inks composed of by-products of coal tar, can be effectively treated, when irradicable with plain water or soap and water.
When their cause seemed hopeless, they comforted themselves with the honest and irradicable belief that its righteousness was the assurance of final success.
From A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans by
Shun, then, as you would the introduction into your physical system of an insidious but irradicable poison, "The first slight swerving of the heart, That words are powerless to express!"
From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry
The desire for power over fellow-beings, for opportunities to control their lives and exploit their labour, is apparently irradicable.
From Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war by Lind-af-Hageby, L. (Lizzy)
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