destruction
Translation
destruction, ruin, devastation
Examples
The earthquake caused widespread destruction.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction.
The destruction of the forest is a tragedy.
The destruction of the forest is a tragedy.
Grammar Patterns
the destruction of ((sth.)) The destruction of the forest is a tragedy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devastation, ruin, demolition; Antonyms: creation, construction
Etymology
From the verb 'destroy' plus the suffix '-tion', which forms nouns denoting an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'destroy'. Remember that words ending in '-tion', like 'action', are often nouns.