Added 9 October 2026
devastation
/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about devastation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- 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.
Origin
From Middle French dévastation.
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