starvation
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for starvation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of suffering or dying from a severe lack of food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use starvation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from starve plus the noun ending -ation.
Full origin of starvation →Frequently asked questions
What does “starvation” mean?
The word “starvation” means the state of suffering or dying from a severe lack of food. In plain terms, the condition of not having enough food (or, more broadly, resources) to survive or function properly.
How do you pronounce “starvation”?
“Starvation” is pronounced stah-VAY-shuhn (/stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “starvation” in a sentence?
Here is “starvation” used in a sentence: “The drought led to widespread starvation in the region.”
What part of speech is “starvation”?
“Starvation” is a noun.
Is “starvation” a common word?
“Starvation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “starvation” have?
“Starvation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of suffering or dying from a severe lack of food.