English Explanatory Dictionary

destruct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To intentionally cause the destruction of.
  2. To invoke the destructor of.
  3. To self-destruct.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈstɹʌkt/ en-us-destruct.ogg

Word forms

destruct destructs destructing destructed

Etymology

Back-formation from destruction.

Synonyms

destroy

Derived words

autodestruct destructedness destructible
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