C1 noun Neutre

devestation

/ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/

Devastation refers to widespread and severe destruction or damage to a place or object. It can also describe the state of extreme emotional shock, grief, or overwhelm felt by a person.

Exemples

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1

The earthquake caused widespread devastation throughout the coastal region.

The massive earthquake resulted in extensive destruction across the seaside area.

2

The humanitarian report highlighted the utter devastation of the city's infrastructure following the conflict.

The official report emphasized the complete ruin of the city's systems after the war.

3

He was in total devastation after his dog passed away suddenly.

He felt completely heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief when his dog died unexpectedly.

Famille de mots

Nom
devastation
Verb
devastate
Adverbe
devastatingly
Adjectif
devastating
Apparenté
devastator
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'vast'. Devastation is when a 'vast' area is ruined or turned into 'waste'.

Quiz rapide

The flood waters receded, revealing the complete _______ of the valley's farmland.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : devastation

Exemples

1

The earthquake caused widespread devastation throughout the coastal region.

everyday

The massive earthquake resulted in extensive destruction across the seaside area.

2

The humanitarian report highlighted the utter devastation of the city's infrastructure following the conflict.

formal

The official report emphasized the complete ruin of the city's systems after the war.

3

He was in total devastation after his dog passed away suddenly.

informal

He felt completely heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief when his dog died unexpectedly.

4

Scholars argue that the environmental devastation of the 19th century was a precursor to modern climate issues.

academic

Academic researchers suggest that the large-scale ecological damage in the 1800s led to today's climate problems.

5

The sudden bankruptcy of the primary supplier caused financial devastation for the small firm.

business

The unexpected collapse of the main supplier led to a total financial ruin for the minor company.

Famille de mots

Nom
devastation
Verb
devastate
Adverbe
devastatingly
Adjectif
devastating
Apparenté
devastator

Collocations courantes

widespread devastation destruction occurring over a very large area
emotional devastation the state of being completely overwhelmed by psychological pain
utter devastation complete and total destruction
cause devastation to result in great damage or ruin
witness devastation to see the results of severe destruction firsthand

Phrases Courantes

leave a trail of devastation

to cause a continuous path of destruction as something moves through an area

a scene of devastation

a place where everything has been destroyed or ruined

point of devastation

the specific moment or location where ruin occurs

Souvent confondu avec

devestation vs desolation

Desolation emphasizes emptiness, loneliness, and lack of life, whereas devastation emphasizes the active act of destruction.

devestation vs detestation

Detestation means intense hatred or loathing toward someone or something, unrelated to physical ruin.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'devastation' when you want to describe a level of damage that is near total or when describing profound grief. It is a much stronger word than 'damage' or 'unhappiness.'

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'devestation' (with an 'e'). It should always be spelled with an 'a' in the second syllable: 'devastation'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'vast'. Devastation is when a 'vast' area is ruined or turned into 'waste'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'devastatio', from the verb 'devastare', where 'de-' acts as an intensifier and 'vastare' means to lay waste or make empty.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (though sometimes used with an indefinite article to describe a specific event) Often follows verbs like 'wreak' or 'cause' Commonly modified by adjectives like 'utter', 'complete', or 'widespread'
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Contexte culturel

In modern English, this word is frequently used in news media to describe the impact of climate-related natural disasters or the consequences of war on civilian populations.

Quiz rapide

The flood waters receded, revealing the complete _______ of the valley's farmland.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : devastation

Mots lis

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

intracursancy

C1

The quality or state of occurring or being contained within a specific course, flow, or sequence of events. It describes phenomena that remain internal to a system or process without deviating into external paths.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

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