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devastation.

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/General-American/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃn̩/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French dévastation.

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