Destruction

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

Definitions of destruction

noun the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

Example Sentences

A1 The storm caused destruction to the small village.

A2 The fire resulted in widespread destruction of the forest.

B1 The earthquake left a path of destruction in its wake.

B2 The war brought about massive destruction to the city.

C1 The construction project led to the destruction of several historic buildings.

C2 The nuclear explosion caused irreversible destruction to the surrounding area.

Examples of destruction in a Sentence

formal The earthquake caused widespread destruction to the city's infrastructure.

informal The fire resulted in a lot of destruction to the building.

slang That party last night was wild, there was so much destruction!

figurative His reckless behavior led to the destruction of his reputation.

Grammatical Forms of destruction

• past tense: destroyed
• plural: destructions
• comparative: more destructive
• superlative: most destructive
• present tense: destroy
• future tense: will destroy
• perfect tense: have destroyed
• continuous tense: is destroying
• singular: destruction
• positive degree: destructive
• infinitive: to destroy
• gerund: destroying
• participle: destroyed

Origin and Evolution of destruction

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'destruction' originated from the Latin word 'destruere', which means to tear down or demolish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'destruction' has come to encompass not just physical tearing down, but also the act of causing severe damage or ruin.