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- [roh-gey-shuh n]
- /roʊˈgeɪ ʃən/
- /rəʊ.ˈɡeɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [roh-gey-shuh n]
- /roʊˈgeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of rogation word
- noun rogation Usually, rogations. Ecclesiastical. solemn supplication, especially as chanted during procession on the three days (Rogation Days) before Ascension Day. 1
- noun rogation Roman History. the proposing by the consuls or tribunes of a law to be passed by the people. a law so proposed. 1
- noun rogation a solemn supplication, esp in a form of ceremony prescribed by the Church 0
- noun rogation solemn ceremonial petitioning, specif. on the Rogation Days 0
- noun rogation in ancient Rome, 0
- noun rogation a consul's or tribune's proposal of a law to be passed or rejected by the people 0
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Origin of rogation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English rogacio(u)n < Latin rogātiōn- (stem of rogātiō), equivalent to rogāt(us) (past participle of rogāre to ask, beg) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Rogation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rogation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
rogation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rogation
noun rogation
- ave — the salutation “ave.”.
- aves — the class of vertebrates comprising the birds
- obsecration — to entreat solemnly; beseech; supplicate.
- orison — a prayer.
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