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- [dih-struhk-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tə bəl/
- /dɪˈstrʌktəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-struhk-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tə bəl/
Definitions of destructible word
- adjective destructible capable of being or liable to be destroyed 3
- adjective destructible that can be destroyed; subject to destruction 3
- adjective destructible capable of being destroyed; liable to destruction. 1
- noun destructible Able to be destroyed. 1
- adjective destructible Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed. 0
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Origin of destructible
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Late Latin dēstructibil(is), equivalent to Latin dēstruct(us) pulled down (see destruction) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Destructible
noun
adjective
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determiner
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destructible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
destructible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for destructible
adj destructible
- decaying — rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing
- short-lived — living or lasting only a little while.
- unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
- decomposable — to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate: The bacteria decomposed the milk into its solid and liquid elements.
- rot — to undergo decomposition; decay.
Antonyms for destructible
adj destructible
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
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