destructibility
/dis,trʌkti'biliti/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being capable of being destroyed: "Destructibility" refers to the inherent vulnerability or susceptibility of an object, system, or concept to being ruined, demolished, or rendered non-functional.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The destructibility of the ancient manuscript was a major concern for the archivists. (The fact that the manuscript could easily be destroyed was a significant worry.)
- Engineers test the destructibility of materials under extreme stress. (Engineers evaluate how easily materials can be broken under pressure.)
- A key strategic weakness was the base's high destructibility from aerial attack. (A major flaw was how easily the base could be destroyed from the air.)
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical/Abstract Context: The concept can be applied to non-physical things.
- Philosophers debate the destructibility of the human soul. (Philosophers argue about whether the soul can be destroyed.)
- Legal Context: Pertaining to the invalidation of agreements or rights.
- The contract's destructibility clause allows for termination under specific conditions. (The clause states the conditions under which the contract can be voided.)
Variants and Related Words
- Destructible (adj): Capable of being destroyed.
- The building was made from destructible materials.
- Indestructibility (n): The quality of being impossible to destroy.
- The diamond was prized for its apparent indestructibility.
- Destroy (v): To cause the destructibility of something; to ruin completely.
Synonyms
- Vulnerability: The quality of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
- Perishability: The liability to decay or spoil (often used for organic matter).
- Fragility: The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
Antonyms
- Indestructibility: The quality of being very durable and impossible to destroy.
- Durability: The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Permanence: The state of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.
Noun
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vulnerability to destruction
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