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- [poh-tey-shuh n]
- /poʊˈteɪ ʃən/
- /pəʊ.ˈteɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poh-tey-shuh n]
- /poʊˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of potation word
- noun potation the act of drinking. 1
- noun potation a drink or draft, especially of an alcoholic beverage. 1
- noun potation the act of drinking 0
- noun potation a drink or draught, esp of alcoholic drink 0
- noun potation a drink or draft, esp. of liquor 0
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Origin of potation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English potacion < Latin pōtātiōn- (stem of pōtātiō) a drinking, equivalent to pōtāt(us) (past participle of pōtāre to drink) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Potation
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potation 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.
According to our data about 73% 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.
potation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for potation
noun potation
- beverage — Beverages are drinks.
- drinkable — suitable for drinking.
- drink — to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
- libation — a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
- quaff — to drink a beverage, especially an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment.
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