Destruct Definition

dĭ-strŭkt, dēstrŭkt
destructs
noun
The deliberate destruction of a malfunctioning missile, rocket, etc. after its launch.
Webster's New World
verb
destructs
To be automatically destroyed.
Webster's New World
To destroy (a rocket, etc.) deliberately by remote control.
Webster's New World
To self-destruct.
American Heritage

Origin of Destruct

  • Back-formation from destruction

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Back-formation from destruction.

    From Wiktionary

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