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Hello, I'm looking for a word meaning 'to destroy in order to create'. Thanks for your help.
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something that is phoenix like?
i don't know if there is a single word.. there is the concept..(you have to break eggs to make omelets)
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Recreate? In a philosofical sense there is always something that is destroyed when something new is created.Do you have a context for this word?
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I was surprised to find that "Reform" also comes remarkably close
I found it by entering "destroy in order to create" in OneLook's reverse dictionary, but I don't necessarily recommend this approach except to those very determined and patient
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Hello, I'm looking for a word meaning 'to destroy in order to create'. Thanks for your help.
OD I think the 'obvious' answer is reverse engineering, but perhaps you're seeking something.. metaphorical? overhaul recondition make over revolutionize(!) incorporate(!?) assimilate ( resistance is futile) merge normalize : ) - joe (new and improved) friday
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I always use "reincarnate" meaning being born into a new body after the death of the old.
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