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- [kuh n-vik-shuh n]
- /kənˈvɪk ʃən/
- /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vik-shuh n]
- /kənˈvɪk ʃən/
Definitions of convictions word
- noun convictions a fixed or firm belief: No clever argument, no persuasive fact or theory could make a dent in his conviction in the rightness of his position. 1
- noun convictions the act of convicting someone, as in a court of law; a declaration that a person is guilty of an offense. 1
- noun convictions the state of being convicted. 1
- noun convictions the act of convincing a person by argument or evidence. 1
- noun convictions the state of being convinced. 1
- noun convictions Plural form of conviction. 1
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Origin of convictions
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin convictiōn- (stem of convictiō) proof (of guilt). See convict, -ion
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Parts of speech for Convictions
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convictions 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convictions
noun convictions
- rationalism — the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct.
- metaphysics — metaphysics.
- ontology — the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such.
- philosophy — the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
Antonyms for convictions
noun convictions
- acquittals — Plural form of acquittal.
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