DEVOID Definition & Meaning

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devoid

[dih-void]

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adjective

not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed byof ).
Synonyms: , , , ,

verb (used with object)

to deplete or strip of some quality or substance.
imprisonment that devoids a person of humanity.

devoid

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adjective

destitute or void (of); free (from)

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51�Թ� 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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51�Թ� 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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But that doesn’t mean the film is devoid of scares, oh no.

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Left somewhat stunned and shouting to her box, where husband and coach Bjorn Fratangelo had some words of encouragement, Keys seemed somewhat devoid of answers.

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But the blue box, dubbed the BlueChirper, emits a racket that is devoid of rhythm.

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He is a shriveled husk devoid of empathy.

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Though not devoid of genuine feeling, it’s best experienced as a collection of attitudes and energies, noises and colors.

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