Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The preying of one animal on others.
Forms
- Plural
- predations → depredations…
Example sentences
- depredation The depredation of the courthouse was devastating.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| predation | rising | |
| depredation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- depredation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (depredation4 = 4 syllables).