Demolished: meaning, definitions and examples
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demolished
[ dɪˈmɒlɪʃt ]
destroyed structure
Demolished refers to the act of tearing down or destroying a building or other structure. It is often used in the context of construction and urban development, signifying the removal of old buildings to make way for new developments.
Synonyms
destroyed, dismantled, levelled, obliterated, razed
Examples of usage
- The old library was demolished to make space for a new parking lot.
- After the earthquake, many structures were deemed unsafe and demolished.
- The city council approved plans to demolish the abandoned factory.
- They demolished the old bridge and replaced it with a modern one.
Translations
Translations of the word "demolished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demolido
🇮🇳 ध्वस्त
🇩🇪 abgerissen
🇮🇩 dihancurkan
🇺🇦 знесений
🇵🇱 zburzony
🇯🇵 取り壊された
🇫🇷 démoli
🇪🇸 demolido
🇹🇷 yıkılmış
🇰🇷 철거된
🇸🇦 مهدوم
🇨🇿 zbořený
🇸🇰 zbúraný
🇨🇳 被拆除的
🇸🇮 podrtven
🇮🇸 niðurrifinn
🇰🇿 жойылған
🇬🇪 დანგრეული
🇦🇿 dağıdılmış
🇲🇽 demolido
Word origin
The term 'demolish' originates from the Latin word 'demoliri', which means 'to pull down' or 'to overthrow'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'de-', meaning 'down from' or 'away', and 'molvere', meaning 'to move' or 'to shake'. The verb transitioned into Middle French as 'démolir' before being adopted into English in the late 15th century. The concept has maintained its core meaning related to destruction and removal throughout its history, being commonly used in contexts involving construction and renovation. Over time, 'demolish' has also taken on metaphorical meanings in discussions about dismantling systems or structures in society.