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supplication

sup·pli·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhp-li-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌsʌp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˈsʌp.lɪ.kənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhp-li-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌsʌp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of supplication word

  • noun supplication an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition. 1
  • noun supplication pleading 1
  • noun supplication prayer 1
  • variable noun supplication A supplication is a prayer to God or a respectful request to someone in authority for help. 0
  • noun supplication the act of supplicating 0
  • noun supplication a humble entreaty or petition; prayer 0

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Origin of supplication

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin supplicātiōn- (stem of supplicātiō). See supplicate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Supplication

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

supplication popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

supplication usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for supplication

noun supplication

  • adjuration — a solemn charge or command
  • appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
  • beatification — a beatifying or being beatified
  • call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
  • conjuration — a magic spell; incantation

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