noun
ruination
roo-ih-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
The state or process of being completely ruined or destroyed.
"The scandal spelled ruination for his political career."
How to Use Ruination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTotal destruction or downfall — a more dramatic, often literary way of saying "ruin."
When to use it
Fairly formal or dramatic in tone; everyday speech usually just says "ruin" or "downfall."
Word Forms
ruinations plural
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Etymology
Formed from ruin plus the noun suffix -ation.