fomentation

fo·men·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [foh-men-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌfoʊ mɛnˈteɪ ʃən/
- /fəʊmenˈteɪʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-men-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌfoʊ mɛnˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of fomentation word

noun fomentation encouragement of discord, rebellion, etc.; instigation. 1
noun fomentation the application of warm liquid, ointments, etc., to the surface of the body. 1
noun fomentation the liquid, ointments, etc., so applied. 1
noun fomentation The action of instigating or stirring up undesirable sentiment or actions. 1
noun fomentation treatment of bodily pain or injury by the application of warm, moist substances, as in a lotion or compress 0
noun fomentation a lotion, compress, etc. so applied 0

See all 10 definitions of fomentation

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Origin of fomentation

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin fōmentātiōn- (stem of fōmentātiō), equivalent to fōmentāt(us) (past participle of fōmentāre to foment) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Fomentation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fomentation

fomentation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

fomentation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fomentation

noun fomentation

plaster — a composition, as of lime or gypsum, sand, water, and sometimes hair or other fiber, applied in a pasty form to walls, ceilings, etc., and allowed to harden and dry.
compress — When you compress something or when it compresses, it is pressed or squeezed so that it takes up less space.
dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
cataplasm — a poultice, often medicated
laundry — articles of clothing, linens, etc., that have been or are to be washed.

All 19 Synonyms of fomentation