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Definition of autodestruct

autodestruct

/ˌɔːtoʊdɪˈstrʌkt/
au · to · de · struct
Plural:autodestructs
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Past Simple:autodestructed
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Past Participle:autodestructed
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Present Participle:autodestructing
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autodestruct Lexical Profile

autodestruct Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To automatically destroy oneself or itself, typically by means of an internal mechanism or preprogrammed sequence.

Example

"The encrypted file was configured to autodestruct after three failed password attempts."

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• noun

1

A built-in mechanism or automated sequence designed to cause a device, vehicle, or system to destroy itself under specified conditions.

Example

"The engineers programmed an autodestruct into the prototype satellite in case it veered off course during launch."

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• Rhymes for autodestruct

• Nearby Words

autocratic
autocratically
autocue
autodestruct
autodial
autofill
autofocus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autodestruct. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autodestruct
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