Destructible: meaning, definitions and examples
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destructible
[ dɪˈstrʌktəbl ]
physical objects
Destructible refers to something that is capable of being destroyed or broken down. This term is often used in contexts where items can be harmed or damaged, such as in games, materials science, or environmental discussions.
Synonyms
breakable, fragile, vulnerable
Examples of usage
- The destructible walls in the game allow players to use strategy to their advantage.
- This material is highly destructible, making it unsuitable for construction.
- In the world of physics, destructible objects exhibit changes under stress.
Translations
Translations of the word "destructible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destrutível
🇮🇳 नष्ट करने योग्य
🇩🇪 zerstörbar
🇮🇩 dapat dihancurkan
🇺🇦 знищуваний
🇵🇱 niszczalny
🇯🇵 破壊可能な
🇫🇷 destructible
🇪🇸 destructible
🇹🇷 yıkılabilir
🇰🇷 파괴 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتدمير
🇨🇿 zničitelný
🇸🇰 ničiteľný
🇨🇳 可破坏的
🇸🇮 uničljiv
🇮🇸 eyðingarsamur
🇰🇿 жойылатын
🇬🇪 ნადგურებადი
🇦🇿 dağıdıcı
🇲🇽 destructible
Etymology
The word 'destructible' derives from the Latin root 'destruct-', meaning 'to tear down' or 'to destroy'. The prefix 'de-' in Latin often indicates removal or reversal, while 'struere' means 'to build'. Thus, the combination effectively conveys the notion of being able to be dismantled or ruined. The term began emerging in English usage in the late 17th century, linked to discussions about materials and their durability. Over time, as language evolved and fields such as engineering, gaming, and environmental science grew, 'destructible' began to take on broader meanings while maintaining its core definition of something that can be destroyed.