Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-gresh-uh n]
- /əˈgrɛʃ ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-gresh-uh n]
- /əˈgrɛʃ ən/
Definitions of aggressions word
- noun aggressions the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like: The army is prepared to stop any foreign aggression. 1
- noun aggressions any offensive action, attack, or procedure; an inroad or encroachment: an aggression upon one's rights. 1
- noun aggressions the practice of making assaults or attacks; offensive action in general. 1
- noun aggressions Psychiatry. overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself. 1
- noun aggressions Plural form of aggression. 1
- noun aggressions plural of aggression. 0
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Origin of aggressions
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin aggressiōn- (stem of aggressiō), equivalent to aggress(us) (see aggress) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Aggressions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggressions 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.
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.
aggressions usage trend in Literature
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