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- DictionaryDe·struc·tive/dəˈstrəktiv/
adjective
- 1. causing great and irreparable harm or damage: "the destructive power of weapons"
Feb 13, 2017 · 1. (often fol. by of or to) tending to destroy; causing destruction or much damage. a very destructive windstorm. 2. tending to overthrow, disprove, or discredit ( opposed to constructive ) destructive criticism. SYNONYMS 1. ruinous, deleterious. 2. unfavorable, adverse, negative.
Destructive definition, tending to destroy; causing destruction or much damage (often followed by of or to): a very destructive windstorm. See more.
Apr 19, 2024 · destructive (comparative more destructive, superlative most destructive) Causing destruction; damaging.
1. creative. 2. constructive. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: destructive /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ adj. often postpositive and followed by of or to: causing or tending to cause the destruction (of) intended to disprove or discredit, esp without positive suggestions or help; negative: destructive criticism.
Definition of destructive. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
What does the word destructive mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word destructive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. destructive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. logic (1820s) politics (1830s) Entry status.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to destructive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of destructive. It was the most destructive storm in 30 years. Synonyms. damaging. ruinous. detrimental. injurious. devastating. harmful. hurtful. Antonyms. beneficial. constructive. creative. restorative.
