demolition

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/ UK /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
The act of deliberately destroying a building or other structure

The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.
2

noun
A complete and crushing defeat

The match ended in a 6-0 demolition of the home team.

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Synonyms

2 noun · a complete and crushing defeat wipeout

Word family

Forms demolitions

Etymology

From Old French demolition, from Latin dēmōlītiō (“a tearing down”). Equivalent to demolish + -ion.

dēmōlītiō Latin

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