verbfirst/second-declension participle
dēlendus
dēlendus (feminine dēlenda, neuter dēlendum)
Classical[deːˈɫɛn.dʊs]Ecclesiastical[deˈlɛn.dus]
Meaning
- participlewhich is to be destroyed
Cēterum cēnseō Carthāginem esse dēlendam
Furthermore, I recommend that Carthage must be destroyedCato the Elder
Origins
Future passive participle (gerundive) of dēleō.