destruct
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Verb — To destroy something deliberately, especially as part of a built-in mechanism.
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How to use destruct
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Etymology
A back-formation from "destruction" — the noun came first, and "destruct" was created from it.
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What does “destruct” mean?
The word “destruct” means to destroy something deliberately, especially as part of a built-in mechanism. In plain terms, to deliberately trigger destruction, often of a device or system.
How do you pronounce “destruct”?
“Destruct” is pronounced dih-STRUHKT (/dɪˈstɹʌkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “destruct” in a sentence?
Here is “destruct” used in a sentence: “The rocket was ordered to destruct after veering off course.”
What part of speech is “destruct”?
“Destruct” is a verb.