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crepitation

crep·i·tate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [krep-i-teyt]
    • /ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/
    • /ˌkre.pɪ.ˈteɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krep-i-teyt]
    • /ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/

Definitions of crepitation word

  • noun crepitation the act of crepitating 3
  • noun crepitation the sudden expulsion of an acrid fluid by some beetles as a means of self-defence 3
  • verb without object crepitation to make a crackling sound; crackle. 1
  • noun crepitation A crackling or rattling sound. 1

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Origin of crepitation

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin crepitātus, past participle of crepitāre to rattle, rustle, chatter, frequentative of crepāre; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Crepitation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crepitation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

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Synonyms for crepitation

noun crepitation

  • soundThe, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
  • noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
  • patter — to talk glibly or rapidly, especially with little regard to meaning; chatter.
  • rustling — to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
  • crackle — If something crackles, it makes a rapid series of short, harsh noises.

Antonyms for crepitation

noun crepitation

  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

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