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- [verb in-ee-bree-eyt, ih-nee-; noun, adjective in-ee-bree-it, ih-nee-]
- /verb ɪnˈi briˌeɪt, ɪˈni-; noun, adjective ɪnˈi bri ɪt, ɪˈni-/
- /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/
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- [verb in-ee-bree-eyt, ih-nee-; noun, adjective in-ee-bree-it, ih-nee-]
- /verb ɪnˈi briˌeɪt, ɪˈni-; noun, adjective ɪnˈi bri ɪt, ɪˈni-/
Definitions of inebriation word
- verb with object inebriation to make drunk; intoxicate. 1
- verb with object inebriation to exhilarate, confuse, or stupefy mentally or emotionally. 1
- noun inebriation an intoxicated person. 1
- noun inebriation a habitual drunkard. 1
- adjective inebriation Also, inebriated. drunk; intoxicated. 1
- noun inebriation drunkenness 1
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Origin of inebriation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin inēbriātus past participle of inēbriāre to make drunk, equivalent to in- in-2 + ēbri(us) drunk + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Inebriation
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inebriation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inebriation
noun inebriation
- tipsy — slightly intoxicated or drunk.
- crapulence — sickness caused by excess in drinking or eating
- insobriety — lack of sobriety or moderation; intemperance; drunkenness.
- intoxication — inebriation; drunkenness.
- inebriety — drunkenness; intoxication.
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