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Definition of devoid

devoid

/dɪˈvɔɪd/
de · void
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• adjective

1

Entirely lacking or free from something; completely without (always followed by 'of').

Example

"The barren landscape seemed completely devoid of any plant or animal life."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Devoid' is a predicate adjective that cannot be placed directly before a noun and must always be followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'a speech devoid of humor', never 'a devoid speech').

• Rhymes for devoid

• Nearby Words

deviousness
devise
deviser
devoid
devolve
devon
devonshire

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating to the 15th century, 'devoid' originated as the past participle of the obsolete Middle English verb 'devoiden' (meaning 'to empty out'), borrowed from Old French 'desvoidier', which combined 'des-' (away, completely) and 'voidier' (to empty, from Latin 'vocuus', related to 'vacuus').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devoid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devoid
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