demolition

dem-o-li-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action or process of demolishing or being demolished, especially of buildings.

  2. 2.

    Complete destruction or defeat.

Related words

Antonyms: building, construction, erection
See also: construction, demolish, destruction, raze
Synonyms: destruction, dismantling, razing, tearing down, wrecking

Etymology

From Latin demolitio, from demoliri meaning "to throw down, tear down," from de- (down) + moliri (to build, construct), from moles (mass, massive structure). Entered English in the 16th century.