devastation Meaning & Definition
/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/
What Does Devastation Mean?
Devastation is used as a noun meaning The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste. It is also used to mean Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.
Devastation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | desolation, ruin and destruction |
| Plural | devastations |
Devastation Definition (Noun)
- The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
- Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.
Synonyms of Devastation
Devastation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Devastation
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Devastation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
devastation (countable and uncountable, plural devastations)
Words That Rhyme With Devastation
trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationruminationexasperationtransformationprevaricationanticipationdeterminationmanifestationalienationamalgamationdemarcationfixationconsolationinfatuationimplicationadulationconflagrationfoundationcongregationaberration
Origin of Devastation
From Middle French dévastation.
Pronouncing Devastation
The standard pronunciation of devastation is //ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Devastation
What part of speech is devastation?
Devastation is a noun.
What is another word for devastation?
Close synonyms of devastation are desolation, ruin and destruction. See the full list of devastation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of devastation?
The plural of devastation is devastations.