Definitions for destructive
dɪˈstrʌk tɪvde·struc·tive

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. destructive(adj)

   causing destruction or much damage

   "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"

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1. destructive(Adjective)

   Causing destruction; damaging.

2. destructive(Adjective)

   Causing break down or disassembly.

   Catabolism is a destructive metabolism which involves the break down of molecules and release of energy.

Origin: From destructivus, from past participle of destruo + -ivus

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1. Destructive(adj)

   causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to; as, intemperance is destructive of health; evil examples are destructive to the morals of youth

2. Destructive(noun)

   one who destroys; a radical reformer; a destructionist

How to pronounce destructive?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of destructive in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of destructive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of destructive in a Sentence

1. Mike Huckabee:

   It will be destructive.

2. Meredith Brackney.Independent voter Anne Santos:

   He is so destructive, he is so divisive.

3. Tamil Proverb:

   Great anger is more destructive than the sword

4. H.W. Mann:

   Constructive or destructive, the choice is ours

5. National Security Adviser Susan Rice:

   It's destructive to the fabric of the relationship.

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