To destroy
Example: The error destroys important data permanently
Definition
"To destroy" means to cause the complete ruin or permanent damage of something, making it unusable or nonexistent. For example, when an error destroys important data permanently, it results in the irreversible loss of that data.
Etymology
The phrase "to destroy" comes from the Old French word 'destruire,' which originated from the Latin 'destruere,' meaning 'to unbuild' or 'to tear down.' Did you know that the root 'struere' means 'to pile up' or 'build,' so 'destruere' literally means to undo what was built?
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"To destroy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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