destructible

[ dih-struhk-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being destroyed; liable to destruction.

destructible

/ dɪˈstrʌktəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being or liable to be destroyed

Derived Forms

• deˌstructiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• de·structi·bili·ty de·structi·ble·ness noun
• unde·structi·ble adjective
• unde·structi·ble·ness noun
• unde·structi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of destructible¹

1745–55; < Late Latin dēstructibil ( is ), equivalent to Latin dēstruct ( us ) pulled down ( destruction ) + -ibilis -ible

Example Sentences

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

She lamented, “Now they are telling the industry to make plastics destructible so they don’t harm the environment.”

From Seattle Times

Initially levels are fairly straightforward, but eventually you’ll have to deal with moving platforms, destructible bridges, moving trains, branching paths, and giant purple crystals.

From The Verge

Halo made vehicles destructible in Halo 2, and that was that.

From The Verge

“Then you are far too easily destructible,” Celia murmurs softly, winking at him as Chandresh sweeps by and offers her his arm.

From Literature