Transcription
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- [dih-struhk-tiv]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tɪv/
- /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-struhk-tiv]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tɪv/
Definitions of destructiveness word
- adjective destructiveness tending to destroy; causing destruction or much damage (often followed by of or to): a very destructive windstorm. 1
- adjective destructiveness tending to overthrow, disprove, or discredit (opposed to constructive): destructive criticism. 1
- noun destructiveness The state or quality of being destructive. 1
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Origin of destructiveness
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Middle French < Late Latin dēstructīvus, equivalent to Latin dēstruct(us) (see destruction) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Destructiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
destructiveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
destructiveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for destructiveness
noun destructiveness
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- pugnacity — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- belligerence — the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
- blitz — If a city or building is blitzed during a war, it is attacked by bombs dropped by enemy aircraft.
Antonyms for destructiveness
noun destructiveness
- birth — When a baby is born, you refer to this event as his or her birth.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
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