v. t.
n. [ L. extirpatio, exstirpatio: cf. F. extirpation. ] The act of extirpating or rooting out, or the state of being extirpated; eradication; excision; total destruction;
a. Capable of rooting out, or tending to root out. Cheyne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. extirpator, exstirpator: cf. F. extirpateur. ] One who extirpates or roots out; a destroyer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Extirpative. [ 1913 Webster ]