Looking for the meaning of the word DESTRUCTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESTRUCTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Destruction
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Latin destructio(n-), from the verb destruere (see destroy)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈstrʌkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
Short Definition:action or process of causing so much damage
Examples:- the destruction of the rainforest
- the avalanche left a trail of destruction
Definition:
a group of wild cats.
Short Definition:group of wild cats
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