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- [vel-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌvɛl ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
- /vˌelɪtˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vel-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌvɛl ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of velitation word
- noun velitation a minor dispute or contest. 1
- noun velitation a fight or scuffle 0
- noun velitation a hostile encounter; skirmish or dispute 0
- noun velitation (archaic) A fight or a skirmish. 0
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Origin of velitation
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin vēlitātiōn- (stem of vēlitātiō), equivalent to vēlitāt(us) (past participle of vēlitārī to skirmish, derivative of vēles (stem vēlit-) foot soldier; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Velitation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
velitation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
velitation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for velitation
noun velitation
- encounter — Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile).
Antonyms for velitation
noun velitation
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
See also
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