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Meaning of Devastation
The primary meaning of the word "devastation" refers to a state of being completely destroyed or ruined.
Etymology of Devastation
The word "devastation" originates from the Latin "devastare," which means "to lay waste," and is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "vastare" (meaning "to lay waste")
Historically, the term has been used to describe the destruction of cities, landscapes, and populations, often as a result of war, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events
Synonyms
destruction
ruin
demolition
devastation
annihilation
wreckage
havoc
chaos
mayhem
cataclysm
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
apocalypse
ravage
desolation
obliteration
erosion
deterioration
decay
collapse
breakdown
shambles
mess
wreckage
rubble
debris
destruction
decay
dilapidation
disintegration
fragmentation
splintering
shattering
shattering
shambles
shreds
tatters
fragments
shards
smithereens
Definitions
- The act of causing severe and extensive damage to something, or a state of being severely and extensively damaged
- * A feeling of great shock and sadness, especially because something very bad has happened
Usage Examples
- The hurricane caused widespread devastation along the coast, leaving thousands of people homeless
- * The news of the tragedy left her in a state of devastation, unable to cope with the loss