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annihilatory


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having the power to destroy completely.


Variants
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annihilate , annihilated , annihilates , annihilating , annihilatory
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'annihilare' meaning 'to annihilate'.


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  1. The term 'annihilatory' was first used in English literature in the 17th century.

  2. Annihilatory was the name of a powerful weapon in the science fiction novel 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov.


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  1. destructive: Related to destruction or causing harm.

  2. apocalyptic: Related to the end of the world or a catastrophic event.


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In literature, annihilatory is used to describe a destructive force or power. In science fiction, it is used to describe weapons or events that have the ability to destroy completely.

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