unintentionally-destroyed
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-de-stroyed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli 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 tear down or demolish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ruin or damage completely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
damaged or ruined without intention or planning.
The vase was unintentionally-destroyed during the move.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 15:08