Word: DEVASTATING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEVASTATING
- 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.
- Causing devastation
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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "devastating" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "devastating" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVASTATING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVASTATING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVASTATING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVASTATING:
- # the devastating effect
- # master of devastating
- # playing with devastating
- # in terms of devastating
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