destructive
pronunciation
How to pronounce destructive in British English:
UK [dɪˈstrʌktɪv]
How to pronounce destructive in American English:
US [dɪˈstrʌktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- causing destruction or much damage
Word Origin
- destructive (adj.)
- late 15c., from Old French destructif (14c.), from Late Latin destructivus, from destruct-, past participle stem of Latin destruere (see destroy).
Example
- 1. We need to limit their corrosive and destructive impact .
- 2. The habit of smoking opium was deplorable and basically destructive .
- 3. We should never hate our self , it is very destructive .
- 4. A single destructive sentence can ruin somebody 's life , make your day , or change your mood .
- 5. And we can all overcome those negative , destructive thoughts that hold us back from reaching our goals .