Demolishment

/dɪˈmɑlɪʃmənt/ noun

Definition

The action or process of demolishing; the destruction or tearing down of structures.

Etymology

From 'demolish' + the suffix '-ment' (the state or quality of an action). This noun form emphasizes the complete process or result of demolition.

Kelly Says

While 'demolition' is the common word, 'demolishment' sounds more literary and appears in older English texts—it's like watching a word gradually lose popularity until it becomes quaint, like 'wireless' for radio.

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