devastation — great destruction or damage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: great destruction or damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My room looked like a scene of devastation after I tried to find my passport at 3 AM.
- The earthquake caused widespread devastation across the region.
- The financial crisis brought economic devastation to many families.
devastation
NOUN[/ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/]
great destruction or damage
After the wildfire, the devastation stretched across the entire valley.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'devastare' meaning 'to lay waste' or 'to ravage,' derived from 'de-' (completely) and 'vastare' (to make empty or waste). The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + vast (waste/empty) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = devastation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My room looked like a scene of devastation after I tried to find my passport at 3 AM.”
“The earthquake caused widespread devastation across the region.”
“The financial crisis brought economic devastation to many families.”
“After the toddler's birthday party, the living room was a scene of cake devastation.”
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