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/destɾukˈθjon/ ES
/destɾukˈsjon/ MX
Translation
destruction
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Word origin
From Latin destructio, from destruere ('to tear down'), formed from de ('down') plus struere ('to build'). The same struere root gives English 'structure' and 'construct'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- destructio
- English cognates
- destruction, structure
Grammar
Examples
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The storm caused great destruction in the town.
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The war left a trail of death and destruction.
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The fire caused the total destruction of the building.
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Everyone feared the destruction of the environment.
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Who is responsible for so much destruction?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 4: destrucción, circo, darse and 7 more words.