unintentionally-demolished
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-de-mol-ished|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli 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
destroyed or torn down without intention or planning.
The old building was unintentionally-demolished during the construction work.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 03:04