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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-ster-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-ster-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of consternations word
- noun consternations a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay. 1
- noun consternations plural of consternation. 0
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Origin of consternations
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, consternation is from the Latin word consternātiōn- (stem of consternātiō). See consternate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Consternations
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consternations popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
consternations usage trend in Literature
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