purposely-demolished
|pur-pose-ly-de-mol-ished|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/
(demolish)
destroy completely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demolish' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'demoliri,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'moliri' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'demoliri' transformed into the French word 'démolir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'demolish' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tear down a structure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally torn down or destroyed.
The old building was purposely-demolished to make way for a new park.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 17:10