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- [aj-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌæ.dʒʊə.ˈreɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of adjuration word
- noun adjuration a solemn charge or command 3
- noun adjuration an earnest entreaty 3
- noun adjuration an earnest request; entreaty. 1
- noun adjuration a solemn or desperate urging or counseling: an adjuration for all citizens of the beleaguered city to take shelter. 1
- noun adjuration A grave warning. 1
- noun adjuration A solemn oath. 0
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Origin of adjuration
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin adjūrātiōn- (stem of adjūrātiō), equivalent to adjūrāt(us), past participle of adjūrāre to adjure + -ion- -ion
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Parts of speech for Adjuration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adjuration popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
adjuration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adjuration
noun adjuration
- claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
- bid — A bid for something or a bid to do something is an attempt to obtain it or do it.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- overture — an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.
Antonyms for adjuration
noun adjuration
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- reply — followup
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disclaimer — a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
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