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extract
to remove or take something out, often with effort
Synonyms
Antonyms
- insert
- implant
extract in a sentence
The dentist had to extract the cracked tooth carefully.
Researchers were able to extract a tiny sample of ancient pollen from the frozen soil.
Where it comes from
From Latin extrahere 'to draw out'
Memory hook
EX-TRACT — EX (out) + TRACT (draw) = pull something out.
Word parts
- ex — out, away
extract: ex- (out) + tract (draw, pull) - tract — pull, drag
extract: ex- (out) + tract (pull)
Read it in context
- A Battle Inside Science