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- [uh-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n]
- /əˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ənʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n]
- /əˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of annunciation word
- proper noun annunciation In Christianity, the Annunciation was the announcement by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she was going to give birth to the son of God. 3
- noun annunciation the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day) 3
- noun annunciation an announcing or being announced 3
- noun annunciation an announcement 3
- noun annunciation (often initial capital letter) the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ. 1
- noun annunciation (initial capital letter) a representation of this in art. 1
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Origin of annunciation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English an(n)unciacio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin annūnciātiōn-, stem of annūnciātiō, for Late Latin adnūntiātiō; see annunciate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Annunciation
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pronoun
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exclamation
annunciation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
annunciation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for annunciation
noun annunciation
- edict — a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement.
- notice — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- publication — the act of publishing a book, periodical, map, piece of music, engraving, or the like.
- communication — Communications are the systems and processes that are used to communicate or broadcast information, especially by means of electricity or radio waves.
- declaration — A declaration is an official announcement or statement.
Antonyms for annunciation
noun annunciation
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
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