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- [dep-uh-zish-uh n, dee-puh-]
- /ˌdɛp əˈzɪʃ ən, ˌdi pə-/
- /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dep-uh-zish-uh n, dee-puh-]
- /ˌdɛp əˈzɪʃ ən, ˌdi pə-/
Definitions of deposition word
- countable noun deposition A deposition is a formal written statement, made for example by a witness to a crime, which can be used in a court of law if the witness cannot be present. 3
- uncountable noun deposition Deposition is a process in which layers of a substance are formed inside something or on its surface over a period of time. 3
- uncountable noun deposition The deposition of a political leader is the removal of him or her from office. 3
- noun deposition the giving of testimony on oath 3
- noun deposition the testimony so given 3
- noun deposition the sworn statement of a witness used in court in his or her absence 3
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Origin of deposition
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin dēpositiōn- (stem of dēpositiō) a putting aside, testimony, burial, equivalent to Latin dēposit(us) laid down (see deposit) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Deposition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deposition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
deposition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deposition
noun deposition
- removal — the act of removing.
- dismissal — an act or instance of dismissing.
- displacement — the act of displacing.
- degradation — You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
Antonyms for deposition
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