Doomage

/ˈduːmɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

Archaic or poetic term for the condition or state of being doomed; ruin or destruction.

Etymology

Formed from 'doom' (Old English 'dōm,' meaning judgment or fate) plus the suffix '-age' (from Old French '-age'), creating a noun expressing the state or result of doom.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-age' is one of English's most productive ways to make nouns—it turns verbs into nouns expressing actions, states, or results, which is why 'doomage' sounds like it could be a real word even if it's archaic.

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