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devoid
What does devoid mean?
devoid (adjective): completely wanting or lacking.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use devoid in a sentence?
- The sentence was devoid of meaning. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce devoid?
/dɪˈvɔɪd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does devoid come from?
From obsolete Middle English verb devoiden, from Old French desvuidier (“to empty out”) (compare French dévider).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “devoid” mean?
completely wanting or lacking
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solitary; having no companion
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ruling; governing; prevailing
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having no personal preference
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