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- [dih-sim-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /dɪˌsɪm yəˈleɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdɪs.sɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- [dih-sim-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /dɪˌsɪm yəˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of dissimulation word
- noun dissimulation the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy. 1
- noun dissimulation Concealment of one’s thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense. 1
- noun dissimulation The act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception. 0
- noun dissimulation Hiding one's feelings or purposes. 0
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Origin of dissimulation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English dissimulacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin dissimulātiōn- (stem of dissimulātiō a feigning); see dis-1, simulation
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Parts of speech for Dissimulation
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissimulation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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 dissimulation
noun dissimulation
- veil — a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
- mask — a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
- cloak — A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out.
- blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
- beard — A man's beard is the hair that grows on his chin and cheeks.
Antonyms for dissimulation
noun dissimulation
- disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
- revelation — the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
- divulgence — a divulging.
- showing — a theatrical production, performance, or company.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
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