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Definition of demolition

demolition

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
dem · o · li · tion
Plural:demolitions
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• noun

1

The deliberate action or process of tearing down, dismantling, or destroying a building or other physical structure.

Example

"The city council approved the demolition of the abandoned factory to make way for a new public park."

2

An overwhelming defeat of an opponent or the thorough refutation of an argument, theory, or institution.

Example

"The historian's latest book offers a methodical demolition of several long-standing myths about the industrial era."

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• Rhymes for demolition

• Nearby Words

demolish
demolisher
demolishment
demolition
demon
demoness
demonetize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century via Middle French from Latin demolitio ('a pulling down'), derived from the verb demoliri, combining de- ('down') and moliri ('to build or construct'), from moles ('mass' or 'heavy structure').

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