Word: DEVASTATE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEVASTATE
- To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.
- To destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions.
- To break beyond recovery or repair so that the only options are abandonment or the clearing away of useless remains (if any) and starting over.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "devastate" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "devastate", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVASTATE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVASTATE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVASTATE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVASTATE:
- # the devastate effect
- # master of devastate
- # playing with devastate
- # in terms of devastate
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