Destruction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "destruction" word

[noun] termination by an act of destruction
[noun] an event or the result of an event that destroys something
[noun] a final state; "he came to a bad end"; "the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end"

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\De*struc"tion\, n. [L. destructio: cf. F. destruction. See {Destroy}.] 1. The act of destroying; a tearing down; a bringing to naught; subversion; demolition; ruin; slaying; devastation. The Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction. --Esth. ix. 5. 'Tis safer to be that which we destroy Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy. --Shak. Destruction of venerable establishment. --Hallam. 2. The state of being destroyed, demolished, ruined, slain, or devastated. This town came to destruction. --Chaucer. Thou castedst them down into destruction. --Ps. lxxiii. 18. 2. A destroying agency; a cause of ruin or of devastation; a destroyer. The destruction that wasteth at noonday. --Ps. xci. 6. Syn: Demolition; subversion; overthrow; desolation; extirpation; extinction; devastation; downfall; extermination; havoc; ruin.

Synonyms for destruction

death, demolition, devastation, end

Related terms: befoulment, bloodletting, conquering, corruption, crack-up, despoilment, flow of blood, forfeit, grievance, hobbling, hurting, killing, outrage, overthrow, pollution, privation, quietus, ruining, slaughter, subjugation, thrashing, trouncing

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Let's analyse "destruction" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCURTSED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ... - .-. ..- -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: destruction: 5 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 23, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: destruction: 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 49, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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