Depredation

Pronunciation: /dɪˌprɛˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions of depredation

noun damage or loss

Example Sentences

A1 The depredation of the crops by the birds caused a lot of damage to the farmer's fields.

A2 The depredation of the forest by illegal loggers is threatening the habitat of many endangered species.

B1 The depredation of natural resources in the region is a major concern for environmentalists.

B2 The depredation of historical sites by treasure hunters is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

C1 The depredation of marine life by overfishing has led to a decline in fish populations.

C2 The depredation of cultural artifacts by looters is a tragic loss for humanity's heritage.

Examples of depredation in a Sentence

formal The depredation of the forest by illegal loggers is causing irreversible damage to the ecosystem.

informal The depredation of our picnic by ants was so annoying!

slang The depredation of my closet by my sister is driving me crazy.

figurative The depredation of trust in our relationship is slowly tearing us apart.

Grammatical Forms of depredation

• past tense: depredated
• plural: depredations
• comparative: more depredatory
• superlative: most depredatory
• present tense: depredate
• future tense: will depredate
• perfect tense: have depredated
• continuous tense: is depredating
• singular: depredation
• positive degree: depredate
• infinitive: to depredate
• gerund: depredating
• participle: depredating

Origin and Evolution of depredation

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'depredation' originated from the Latin word 'depraedatio', which means plundering or looting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'depredation' has evolved to refer to the act of attacking or plundering, especially in a predatory manner.