I. ˈrüə̇ˌnāt, ˈru̇ə̇-, usu -ād.+V adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin ruinatus, past participle of ruinare to ruin
: ruined
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin ruinatus, past participle of ruinare to ruin
transitive verb
1. chiefly dialect
a. : to bring down : demolish , destroy , overthrow
b. : to reduce to poverty or wretchedness : degrade , dishonor
2. obsolete : to bring to nothing : subvert
intransitive verb
1. chiefly dialect : to fall into ruin
2. obsolete : crash