devoid

The definition of devoid is lacking or without.

(adjective)

An example of devoid is a desert having no water.

See devoid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

completely without; empty or destitute (of)

Origin: ME, orig. pp. of devoiden, to put away < OFr desvuidier < des- (L dis-), from + vuidier: see void

See devoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Completely lacking; destitute or empty: a novel devoid of wit and inventiveness.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , past participle of devoiden, to remove, eliminate

Origin: , from Old French desvoidier

Origin: : des-, de-

Origin: + voidier, to empty (from voide, empty; see void)

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