DEMOLISH Meaning and
Definition
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Demolish is a transitive verb that refers to the action of completely destroying, dismantling, or tearing down a structure or object. It typically involves the deliberate act of causing severe damage, reducing something to ruins, or rendering it unusable.
In the context of buildings, to demolish implies the process of razing or knocking down a structure, whether partially or entirely, by means of explosives, machinery, or manual labor. This often involves breaking apart walls, floors, and foundations, leaving behind a rubble of debris. It can be undertaken for various reasons, such as making space for new construction, replacing an outdated establishment, or in response to damage or hazards.
The term is also used more broadly to describe the act of utterly destroying or annihilating something, whether it be a physical object, an institution, a theory, or an argument. In this sense, to demolish suggests a complete and thorough dismantlement, leaving no traces or remnants of what once existed. It often implies a forceful and effective action, causing something to cease to exist in a manner that is irrevocable.
Demolishing can be seen as an intentional act, with the purpose of eradicating or removing something entirely, leaving it in a state beyond repair or use. The word carries a connotation of finality, destruction, and the removal of any prior existence.
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To throw or pull down; to destroy; to raze; to ruin.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DEMOLISH
Etymology of DEMOLISH
The word "demolish" originates from the Latin word "dēmōlīrī", which is a combination of two elements: "dē" meaning "down" or "away", and "mōlīrī" meaning "to build" or "to construct". Thus, "dēmōlīrī" carries the meaning of "to tear down" or "to destroy". From Latin, it transitioned into Old French as "desmolir", and eventually entered Middle English as "demolish" around the 16th century with the same meaning.
Similar spelling words for DEMOLISH
Conjugate verb Demolish
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