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Meaning of demolition
The act of demolishing or state of being demolished.
Etymology of demolition
The word "demolition" originates from the Latin words "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and "molition" (meaning "a throwing down"), which is derived from "mollire" (meaning "to throw down")
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of tearing down or destroying buildings, structures, or other constructs
Synonyms
destruction
devastation
demolition
wreckage
ruin
decay
dismantling
disassembly
teardown
razing
leveling
flattening
obliteration
annihilation
extinction
eradication
excavation
dismantlement
deconstruction
destruction
dismantling
demolition
devastation
rubble
debris
wreckage
ruin
decay
deterioration
disintegration
collapse
implosion
explosion
blasting
smashing
shattering
crushing
pulverizing
grinding
reduction
removal
elimination
extinction
excision
extraction
clearing
cleanup
salvage
disposal
Definitions
- The act of demolishing something, especially a building
- * The state of being demolished
- * The process of demolishing something, especially a building
Usage Examples
- The old building is scheduled for demolition next month
- * The demolition of the factory was a significant loss for the local community
- * The company specializes in demolition and excavation services
Antonyms
construction
building
creation
restoration
renovation
reconstruction
preservation
conservation
protection
salvation
rescue
recovery
revival
renewal
rebuilding
repair
refurbishment
redevelopment
revitalization
strengthening
reinforcement
fortification
enhancement
improvement
expansion
growth
development
assembly
installation
setup
erection
establishment