purposely-destroyed
|pur-pose-ly-de-stroyed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli dɪˈstrɔɪd/
(destroy)
complete ruin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destroy' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'destruire,' where 'des-' meant 'apart' 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 unbuild or demolish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ruin or annihilate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally ruined or demolished.
The building was purposely-destroyed to make way for new construction.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 02:12