Definition of "destructiveness" [de•struc•tive•ness]

• The state or quality of being destructive (noun)

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• "And Maud's, face brightened; for destructiveness is one of the earliest traits of childhood, and ripping was Maud's delight."
• "It is said that the organ of carving upon wood is prominently developed on all English skulls; and the sagacious Mr. Combe has placed this organ at the back of the head, in juxtaposition to that of destructiveness, which is equally large among our countrymen, as is notably evinced upon all railings, seats, temples, and other things-belonging to other people."
• "English skulls; and the sagacious Mr. Combe has placed this organ at the back of the head, in juxtaposition to that of destructiveness, which is equally large among our countrymen, as is notably evinced upon all railings, seats, temples, and other things-belonging to other people."