festination

fes·ti·na·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fes-tuh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌfɛs təˈneɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fes-tuh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌfɛs təˈneɪ ʃən/

Definitions of festination word

noun festination a gait marked by an involuntary hurrying in walking, observed in certain nerve diseases. 1
noun festination The involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease). 1
noun festination an involuntary quickening of gait, as in some persons with Parkinson's disease 0
noun festination an involuntary inclination to hurry in walking, esp. seen in certain nervous diseases, as Parkinson's disease 0
noun festination The involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g. Parkinson's disease). 0
noun festination An involuntary quickening of speech in some speech disorders. 0

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Origin of festination

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < Latin festinātiōn- (stem of festinātiō) a hastening. See festinate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Festination

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festination popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

festination usage trend in Literature

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