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- [in-dik-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈdɪk ʃən/
- /ɪndˈɪkʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dik-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈdɪk ʃən/
Definitions of indiction word
- noun indiction a proclamation made every 15 years in the later Roman Empire, fixing the valuation of property to be used as a basis for taxation. 1
- noun indiction a tax based on such valuation. 1
- noun indiction Also called cycle of indiction. the recurring fiscal period of 15 years in the Roman Empire, long used for dating ordinary events. Compare lustrum. 1
- noun indiction a specified year in this period. 1
- noun indiction the number indicating it. 1
- noun indiction (historical) A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 CE (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc. 1
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Origin of indiction
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English indiccio(u)n < Latin indictiōn- (stem of indictiō) announcement, equivalent to indict(us) past participle of indīcere to announce, proclaim + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Indiction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indiction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
indiction usage trend in Literature
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