destroyable in English
- destroyable⇄destroyable, adjective.
that can be destroyed.
Destroyable
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/dɪˈstrɔɪəb(ə)l/
Definitions
- Capable of being destroyed or damaged.
- Vulnerable to destruction by physical or abstract means.
Usage Examples
- The documents were easily destroyable in case of an emergency.
- Digital files are often considered more destroyable than physical copies.
- The fortress appeared indestructible, but it was ultimately destroyable through sabotage.
Etymology
Derived from the verb destroy + suffix -able, originating in Middle English from Old French destruire and Latin destruere.
Synonyms
- Breakable
- Vulnerable
- Perishable
- Defeatable
- Damageable
Antonyms
- Indestructible
- Unbreakable
- Durable
- Resilient
- Imperishable
Translations
Major Global Languages
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | Détruisible | /detʁɥizibl/ |
| Spanish | Destruible | /desˈtɾwiβle/ |
| German | Zerstörbar | /t͡sɛʁˈʃtøːʁbaːʁ/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 可摧毁的 | /kě cuīhuǐ de/ |
| Russian | Разрушимый | /rɐzˈruʂɨmɨj/ |
Indian Languages
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | नष्ट करने योग्य | /naṣṭ karne yogy/ |
| Telugu | నాశనం చేయగల | /nāśanaṁ cēyagala/ |
| Tamil | அழிக்கக்கூடிய | /aḻikkakkūṭiya/ |
| Kannada | ನಾಶಪಡಿಸಬಹುದಾದ | /nāśapaḍisabahudāda/ |
| Bengali | ধ্বংসযোগ্য | /dhbôŋsôyôgyô/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈstrɔɪəb(ə)l/
- American English: /dɪˈstrɔɪəb(ə)l/
- Indian English: /dɪˈstrɔɪəb(ə)l/
- Australian English: /dɪˈstrɔɪəb(ə)l/
Historical Usage
The word "destroyable" has been in use since the early 17th century, primarily in legal and philosophical texts referring to objects or concepts that could be eliminated or undone.
Cultural Nuances
The term is often used in technical, legal, and philosophical discussions to distinguish between what can and cannot be permanently eliminated.
More Information
In legal terms, destroyable property refers to assets or documents that can be deliberately eliminated to prevent disclosure or misuse. The word is also used in gaming and digital security contexts, where objects, data, or systems are designed to be destroyable as part of functionality or protection mechanisms.