Ruination

Pronunciation: /ˌruː.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of ruination

noun the action of ruining or the state of being ruined

Example Sentences

A1 The storm caused the ruination of the old barn.

A2 The ruination of his reputation was swift and complete.

B1 The ruination of the company was due to poor management decisions.

B2 The ruination of the environment is a serious concern for future generations.

C1 The ruination of the historic building was a devastating blow to the community.

C2 The ruination of their friendship was inevitable after years of betrayal and mistrust.

Examples of ruination in a Sentence

formal The ruination of the ancient ruins was a tragic loss for archaeologists.

informal His reckless behavior led to the ruination of his reputation.

slang Her ex-boyfriend's cheating was the ruination of their relationship.

figurative The economic crisis led to the ruination of many businesses.

Grammatical Forms of ruination

• past tense: ruined
• plural: ruinations
• comparative: more ruined
• superlative: most ruined
• present tense: ruin
• future tense: will ruin
• perfect tense: have ruined
• continuous tense: is ruining
• singular: ruination
• positive degree: ruin
• infinitive: to ruin
• gerund: ruining
• participle: ruined

Origin and Evolution of ruination

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ruination' originated from the Latin word 'ruinatio', which is derived from the verb 'ruinare' meaning to destroy or demolish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ruination' has evolved to not only mean the act of destroying or demolishing something but also to signify a state of complete destruction or downfall.