aggressions

ag·gres·sion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-gresh-uh n]
- /əˈgrɛʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

Full grammatical hierarchy of Aggressions

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.

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