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destructive
de·struc·tive [ di strúktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. destroying: causing or capable of causing destruction
2. meant to damage: intended to damage or hurt rather than be helpful or instructive
[15th century. Via French< late Latin destructivus< Latin destruct- (see destruction)]

de·struc·tive·ly adverb
de·struc·tive·ness noun
de·struc·tiv·i·ty [ d struk tívvətee, di strùk tívvətee ] noun
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