Devastation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/

Definitions of devastation

noun the action of destroying something

Example Sentences

A1 The small town was in devastation after the tornado hit.

A2 The devastation caused by the earthquake left many people homeless.

B1 The environmental devastation caused by deforestation is a major concern.

B2 The devastation of war can have long-lasting effects on a country's infrastructure.

C1 The devastation caused by the hurricane was evident in the widespread destruction of buildings.

C2 The emotional devastation of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and difficult to overcome.

Examples of devastation in a Sentence

formal The natural disaster caused widespread devastation to the region.

informal The devastation left behind by the hurricane was heartbreaking.

slang The party was a total disaster, it was pure devastation.

figurative His betrayal was a form of emotional devastation for her.

Grammatical Forms of devastation

• past tense: devastated
• plural: devastations
• comparative: more devastated
• superlative: most devastated
• present tense: devastates
• future tense: will devastate
• perfect tense: have devastated
• continuous tense: is devastating
• singular: devastation
• positive degree: devastating
• infinitive: to devastate
• gerund: devastating
• participle: devastated

Origin and Evolution of devastation

First Known Use: 1630 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'devastation' originated from the Latin word 'devastare', which means 'lay waste'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'devastation' has retained its original meaning of widespread destruction and ruin, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe severe emotional or psychological impact.