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Definition of ruination

ruination

/ˌruː.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
ru · i · na · tion
Adverb:ruinously
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Plural:ruinations
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Adjective:ruinous
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ruination Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or fact of ruining someone or something, or the state of being ruined, especially financially, morally, or physically.

Example

"Years of reckless financial speculation ultimately led to the complete ruination of the family business."

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• Rhymes for ruination

• Nearby Words

rugrat
ruhr
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ruiner
ruinous
ruinously

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the verb 'ruin' plus the suffix '-ation', or borrowed from Medieval Latin 'ruinationem', ultimately from Latin 'ruina' meaning 'a collapse' or 'a rushing down' (from 'ruere', 'to fall violently').

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