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ruins

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2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ruins

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ruins is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ruins is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofruins

1noun
  • (sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
  • The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

    Example: "The monastery has fallen into ruin."

  • Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

    Example: "Gambling has been the ruin of many."

  • A fall or tumble.
  • A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.

    Example: "the ruin of a ship or an army;  the ruin of a constitution or a government;  the ruin of health or hopes"

  • Complete financial loss; bankruptcy.
1verb
  • To cause the fiscal ruin of.

    Example: "With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"

  • To destroy or make something no longer usable.

    Example: "He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."

  • To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

    Example: "The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses."

  • To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.

    Example: "My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."

  • To make something less enjoyable or likeable.

    Example: "I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."

  • To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
  • To fall into a state of decay.
  • To seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of.

    Example: "The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."

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