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durational

du·ra·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo-rey-shuh n, dyoo-]
    • /dʊˈreɪ ʃən, dyʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo-rey-shuh n, dyoo-]
    • /dʊˈreɪ ʃən, dyʊ-/

Definitions of durational word

  • noun durational the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the). 1
  • noun durational continuance in time. 1
  • noun durational (in the philosophy of Bergson) a temporal continuum, intuitively known, within which the élan vital operates. 1
  • noun durational Of or pertaining to duration. 1

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Origin of durational

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin dūrātiōn- (stem of dūrātiō), equivalent to Latin dūrāt(us) (past participle of dūrāre to last; see dure2) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Durational

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

durational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

durational usage trend in Literature

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