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- [kap-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkæp ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkæp ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of capitation word
- noun capitation a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per head 3
- noun capitation the process of assessing or numbering by counting heads 3
- noun capitation a tax or fee of so much per head; payment per capita 3
- noun capitation a numbering or assessing by the head. 1
- noun capitation a poll tax. 1
- noun capitation a fee or payment of a uniform amount for each person. 1
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Origin of capitation
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; (< F) < Late Latin capitātiōn- (stem of capitātiō), equivalent to Latin capit- (stem of caput) head + -ātiōn -ation
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Parts of speech for Capitation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capitation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
capitation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capitation
noun capitation
- duty — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- levy — an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- price — Bruce, 1845–1903, U.S. architect.
- rate — the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans.
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