eliminatory
Definition
Adjective: Relating to or having the function of elimination; serving to remove, expel, or get rid of something.
Usage Examples
- (Relating to the removal of waste.)
- (Serving to eliminate candidates.)
- (The stage that removes participants.)
Advanced Usage
"eliminatory system": a biological system responsible for removing waste products from an organism.
- The eliminatory system includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. (The organs that expel waste.)
"eliminatory procedure": a method or step designed to remove or exclude something.
- The eliminatory procedure in the experiment removed all contaminants. (The process that gets rid of impurities.)
Variants and Related Words
Eliminate (verb): to completely remove or get rid of something.
- We need to eliminate errors from the report. (Remove errors entirely.)
Elimination (noun): the act or process of removing or getting rid of something.
- The elimination of pests required several treatments. (The removal of pests.)
Eliminator (noun): a person or thing that removes or excludes.
- The filter acts as an eliminator of dust particles. (The device that removes dust.)
Synonyms
- Purgative: having the effect of cleansing or removing impurities.
- Removal: relating to the act of taking away.
- Excretory: relating to the process of expelling waste from the body.
Related Idioms
Cut out: (informal) to remove or eliminate something.
- I need to cut out sugar from my diet. (Eliminate sugar.)
Weed out: to remove unwanted or inferior elements.
- The manager weeded out the unproductive employees. (Eliminated the less effective workers.)