self-donation

self-do·na·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self doh-ney-shuh n]
- /sɛlf doʊˈneɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self doh-ney-shuh n]
- /sɛlf doʊˈneɪ ʃən/

Definitions of self-donation word

noun self-donation an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution. 1
noun self-donation a gift, as to a fund; contribution. 1

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Origin of self-donation

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425, for an earlier sense; late Middle English < Latin dōnātiōn- (stem of dōnātiō), equivalent to dōnāt(us), past participle of dōnāre to give (dōn-, stem of dōnum gift, + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-donation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-donation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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