swiftly-demolished
|swift-ly-de-mol-ished|
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/ˈswɪftli dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
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/ˈswɪftli dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/
quick destruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-demolished' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'demolished,' meaning 'destroyed or torn down.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'swiftly-demolished' combines the adverb 'swiftly' from Old English 'swiftlice' and the verb 'demolished' from Latin 'demoliri.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'demolished' meant 'destroyed.' The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
destroyed or torn down quickly and efficiently.
The old building was swiftly-demolished to make way for the new shopping center.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 05:07