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decimation

noun

/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

destruction, devastation, annihilation, ruin

protection, preservation

mass decimation, decimation of population, decimation of species

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

The introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device.

A person injured or killed in an accident or war.

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military f...

A very difficult or painful experience, often lasting for a long time.

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.