Devastative: meaning, definitions and examples

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devastative

[ ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪv ]

^{Context #1}

in a destructive manner

Causing great damage or destruction. Having a devastating effect or impact.

Synonyms

destructive, disastrous, ruinous

Examples of usage

The hurricane had a devastative effect on the town.
The devastative fire destroyed acres of forest.

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in a severe or overwhelming manner

Overwhelmingly destructive or damaging. Extremely severe.

Synonyms

extreme, overwhelming, severe

Examples of usage

The devastative consequences of the war were felt for generations.
The devastative power of the earthquake was beyond imagination.

Translations

Translations of the word "devastative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devastador

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी

🇩🇪 verheerend

🇮🇩 menghancurkan

🇺🇦 спустошливий

🇵🇱 dewastujący

🇯🇵 壊滅的な

🇫🇷 dévastateur

🇪🇸 devastador

🇹🇷 yıkıcı

🇰🇷 파괴적인

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 ničivý

🇸🇰 ničivý

🇨🇳 毁灭性的

🇸🇮 uničujoč

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 құртатын

🇬🇪 გამანადგურებელი

🇦🇿 dağıdıcı

🇲🇽 devastador

Word origin

The word 'devastative' is derived from the verb 'devastate', which comes from the Latin 'devastare', meaning 'lay waste'. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that causes great destruction or damage.