devastation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
  2. Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃn̩/ en-us-devastation.ogg

Word forms

devastation devastations

Etymology

From Middle French dévastation.

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