purposefully-destroyed
|pur-pose-ful-ly-de-stroyed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
(destroy)
complete ruin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destroy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'destruere,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'destruere' transformed into the Old French word 'destruire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'destroy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tear down or demolish,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately or intentionally ruined or demolished.
The ancient ruins were purposefully-destroyed to make way for new construction.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 08:44