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- [dih-struhk-ter]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tər/
- /dɪsˈtrʌktə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-struhk-ter]
- /dɪˈstrʌk tər/
Definitions of destructor word
- noun destructor a furnace or incinerator for the disposal of refuse, esp one that uses the resulting heat to generate power 3
- noun destructor a device used to blow up a dangerously defective missile or rocket after launching 3
- noun destructor an incinerator for rubbish 3
- noun destructor an explosive device for bringing about a destruct 3
- noun destructor British. a furnace for the burning of refuse; incinerator. 1
- noun destructor Rocketry. a destruct mechanism or device for destroying an off-course airborne missile or launch vehicle. 1
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Origin of destructor
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Late Latin dēstructor, equivalent to Latin dēstruc- variant stem of dēstruere (see destruction) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Destructor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
destructor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
destructor usage trend in Literature
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