Starvation

Pronunciation: /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of starvation

noun the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

Example Sentences

A1 Starvation is when someone doesn't have enough food to eat.

A2 Many children in developing countries suffer from starvation.

B1 The government implemented programs to address the issue of starvation in the region.

B2 The effects of prolonged starvation can be devastating to one's health.

C1 Humanitarian organizations work tirelessly to combat starvation in famine-stricken areas.

C2 The documentary shed light on the root causes of starvation and food insecurity worldwide.

Examples of starvation in a Sentence

formal The prolonged drought led to widespread starvation in the region.

informal People are going hungry because there's not enough food.

slang Kids in that area are starving, they need help.

figurative She felt like she was slowly starving for affection in her loveless marriage.

Grammatical Forms of starvation

• plural: starvations
• comparative: more starvation
• superlative: most starvation
• present tense: starve
• future tense: will starve
• perfect tense: have starved
• continuous tense: is starving
• singular: starvation
• positive degree: starvation
• infinitive: to starve
• gerund: starving
• participle: starved

Origin and Evolution of starvation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'starvation' originated from the Latin word 'starvatio', which means to be deprived of food or die of hunger.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'starvation' has retained its original meaning of extreme hunger leading to death, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe severe lack of food or resources in general.