quickly-destroyed
|quick-ly-de-stroyed|
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/ˈkwɪkli 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 take apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ruin or demolish completely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been destroyed in a rapid manner.
The building was quickly-destroyed by the fire.
Synonyms
Antonyms
slowly-destroyed
Last updated: 2025/05/01 10:52