inadvertently-destroyed
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-de-stroyed|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
(destroy)
complete ruin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destroy' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'destruire,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'destruire' transformed into the Middle English word 'destroyen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'destroy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tear down or demolish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ruin or annihilate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally or unintentionally destroyed.
The ancient artifact was inadvertently-destroyed during the excavation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 03:14