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devoid

[ dih-void ]

adjective

  1. not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed by of ).

    Synonyms: , , , ,



verb (used with object)

  1. to deplete or strip of some quality or substance:

    imprisonment that devoids a person of humanity.

devoid

/ ɪˈɔɪ /

adjective

  1. postpositivefoll byof destitute or void (of); free (from)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of devoid1

1350–1400; Middle English, originally past participle < Anglo-French, for Old French desvuidier to empty out, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + vuidier to empty, void
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Word History and Origins

Origin of devoid1

C15: originally past participle of devoid ( vb ) to remove, from Old French devoidier, from de- de- + voider to void
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It's a remarkably touching moment, full of compassion and devoid of rock star ego.

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Surprisingly, the set was devoid of special guests, leading to speculation that the 29-year-old was holding fire for weekend two.

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Getting them to embrace alternatives devoid of cocoa will be no mean feat.

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I wonder how seeing a life devoid of it has made you appreciate the anguish of feeling it.

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The Trump virus is immune to rational thought and devoid of reality, yet it still thrives.

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