/di struk"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of destroying: wanton destruction of a town.
2. the condition of being destroyed; demolition; annihilation.
3. a cause or means of destroying.
[ 1275-1325; ME ( destruction- (s. of destructio ), equiv. to destruct ( us ) (ptp. of destruere; see DESTROY) + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 1. See ruin .