depredated

Meanings

• Adjective

  Destroyed or carried away by plunder, especially by marauding troops.

  - "The village was depredated by the invading army."
  - "The ancient ruins were depredated by treasure hunters."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depredated
predated , created , fated

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Variants

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depredate , depredated , depredates , depredating , depredation , depredations , depredator , depredators , depredatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'depradare', meaning 'to plunder' or 'to rob'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'depredated' is rarely used in everyday language and is often found in literary or historical contexts.

2. The earliest known use of the word 'depredated' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. plunder: The act of taking possession of another's property, especially by force.

2. marauding: Engaging in plunder or destruction, especially during military campaigns.

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Culture

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In literature, 'depredated' has been used to describe the destruction and devastation caused by war or natural disasters. In art, it has been used as a theme to depict the aftermath of destruction and the resilience of humanity.

How to Memorize "depredated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of destruction and imagine the word 'depredated' being used to describe it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depredated' with the idea of destruction and plunder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'depredated' comes from the Latin word 'depradare', which means 'to plunder'.

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