Transcription
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- [uh-skrip-shuh n]
- /əˈskrɪp ʃən/
- /əsˈkrɪpʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-skrip-shuh n]
- /əˈskrɪp ʃən/
Definitions of ascription word
- noun ascription the act of ascribing 3
- noun ascription a statement ascribing something to someone, esp praise to God 3
- noun ascription the act of ascribing or being ascribed 3
- noun ascription a statement that ascribes; specif., a prayer or text ascribing glory to God 3
- noun ascription the act of ascribing. 1
- noun ascription a statement ascribing something, especially praise to the Deity. 1
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Origin of ascription
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin ascrīptiōn- (stem of ascrīptiō) a written addition. See a-5, script, -ion
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Parts of speech for Ascription
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ascription popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
ascription usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ascription
noun ascription
- credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
- acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
- recognition — an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.
- assignment — An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
- adscription — ascription
Antonyms for ascription
noun ascription
- disclaimer — a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
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