destructible
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Etymology
Origin of destructible
1745–55; < Late Latin dēstructibil ( is ), equivalent to Latin dēstruct ( us ) pulled down ( see destruction) + -ibilis -ible
Example Sentences
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Destructible articles, such as eggs, dried codfish, cattle, or oil, have certainly been used as currency; but what is treated as money one day must soon afterwards be eaten up.
From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Phillips, Chester Arthur
The whole matter is expounded in Dr. Moonenschein's monumental work, `The Destructible Doctor,' with diagrams, showing the various ways in which such a person as Dr. Warner may be resolved into his elements.
From Manalive by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
Both Jiva and Prakriti have been said to be Indestructible, and both of them have been said to be Destructible.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
I desire also to know that which is called Destructible and That into which this universe enters when destroyed.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
And since the universe, which is made up of Manifest and Unmanifest, meets with destruction, therefore, it is said to be Destructible.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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