destructible
Americanadjective
adjective
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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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A team first-person shooter in the vein of genre classics like "Counter-Strike", "Rainbow Six Siege" is one of Ubisoft's biggest titles, rewarding coordinated tactical play and deft use of destructible environments.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The initial reaction to this 3D platformer was cautious, and some fans wondered if the gameplay - which sees gaming's most famous ape smashing his way through destructible levels - would be a bit one-note.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
If there is an intelligent civilization out there, why would these easily destructible things be the way they signal their presence?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2023
She lamented, “Now they are telling the industry to make plastics destructible so they don’t harm the environment.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2022
The material gift is destructible, but the love of a friend remains forever the true gift.”
From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
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