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Synonyms & Similar Words
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obtain
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Meaning of Extract
The primary meaning of the word "Extract" is to remove or take out something, especially by force or effort.
Definitions
- To remove or take out something, especially by force or effort
- To obtain or derive something, especially a substance or information
- To separate or isolate something from a mixture or combination
Etymology of Extract
The word "Extract" comes from the Latin "extractus", which is the past participle of "extrahere", meaning "to draw out" or "to pull out"
The Latin "extrahere" is a combination of "ex" meaning "out" and "trahere" meaning "to pull" or "to draw"
The word "Extract" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or taking out something
Example Uses
- The scientist extracted the DNA from the sample to study its genetic makeup
- The company will extract oil from the new well to meet the increasing demand
- The chef extracted the flavors from the spices to create a unique sauce
- The researcher extracted data from the survey to analyze the trends
- The miner extracted precious gems from the depths of the earth