Destructed: meaning, definitions and examples

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destructed

 

[ dɪ'strʌktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Destructed is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'destruct', which means to destroy or cause something to be destroyed completely. It is often used in contexts that involve intentional destruction, such as demolishing buildings or dismantling structures.

Synonyms

demolished, destroyed, dismantled.

Examples of usage

  • The building was destructed to make way for a new park.
  • All evidence was destructed before the investigation began.
  • The old bridge was finally destructed after years of disrepair.

Translations

Translations of the word "destructed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destruído

🇮🇳 नष्ट किया गया

🇩🇪 zerstört

🇮🇩 hancur

🇺🇦 зруйнований

🇵🇱 zniszczony

🇯🇵 破壊された

🇫🇷 détruit

🇪🇸 destruido

🇹🇷 yıkılmış

🇰🇷 파괴된

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 zničený

🇸🇰 zničený

🇨🇳 被破坏的

🇸🇮 uničen

🇮🇸 eyðilagður

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 დანგრეული

🇦🇿 məhv edilmiş

🇲🇽 destruido

Etymology

The term 'destruct' originates from the Latin word 'destructus', which is the past participle of 'destruere', meaning to tear down or destroy. This Latin root combines 'de-' (down) and 'struere' (to build). The verb 'destruct' entered the English language in the early 20th century, primarily in scientific and technical contexts related to planned destruction. With the evolution of language, 'destruct' has become more common in various contexts, particularly in discussions about demolition, warfare, and the intentional destruction of objects or structures. Over time, the usage of 'destruct' and its derivatives like 'destructed' have evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often linked to technology and engineering.