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destructible

/dɪˈstrʌk.tə.bəl/
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destructible Lexical Profile

destructible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being destroyed, ruined, or broken down.

Example

"The interactive simulation features fully destructible buildings and terrain to model the effects of natural disasters."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'destructible' (capable of being destroyed) with 'destructive' (causing destruction).

• Rhymes for destructible

• Nearby Words

destroyable
destroyer
destruct
destructible
destruction
destructive
destructively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin destructibilis, from Latin destructus, the past participle of destruere ('to destroy, pull down').

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