n. [ L. eradicatio: cf. F. éradication. ] 1. The act of plucking up by the roots; a rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being plucked up by the roots. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. radication. ] 1. The process of taking root, or state of being rooted; as, the radication of habits. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) The disposition of the roots of a plant. [ 1913 Webster ]