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How do you spell Evacuation?

Correct spelling

evacuation

Remember VACUU from Latin 'vacuus' (empty) - like vacuum cleaner empties spaces.

Why is evacuation spelled this way?

From Latin evacuare, to empty out. EX (out) + VACUUS (empty). An evacuation empties a place of people — safety achieved through organized departure.

Common misspellings of evacuation

evacutionevactuationevacuashunevacuvation

Example

The fire alarm triggered an immediate evacuation of the entire building.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell evacuation?+
The correct spelling is "evacuation". Remember VACUU from Latin 'vacuus' (empty) - like vacuum cleaner empties spaces.
Is it evacution or evacuation?+
The correct spelling is "evacuation", not "evacution".

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