"ultradestructive" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more ultradestructive [comparative], most ultradestructive [superlative]
Etymology: ultra- + destructive Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|destructive}} ultra- + destructive Head templates: {{en-adj}} ultradestructive (comparative more ultradestructive, superlative most ultradestructive)
  1. (rare) Exceedingly destructive; of utmost destructiveness. Tags: rare Synonyms: ultra-destructive
    Sense id: en-ultradestructive-en-adj-WnUUOSAo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with ultra-

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