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- [im-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm əˈleɪ ʃən/
- /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/
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- [im-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm əˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of immolation word
- noun immolation an act or instance of immolating. 1
- noun immolation the state of being immolated. 1
- noun immolation a sacrifice. 1
- noun immolation The act of immolating, or the state of being immolated, or sacrificed. 1
- noun immolation suicide by fire 1
- noun immolation self-sacrifice, martyrdom 1
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Origin of immolation
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin immolātiōn- (stem of immolātiō) offering, sacrifice. See immolate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Immolation
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preposition
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exclamation
immolation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
immolation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immolation
noun immolation
- reparation — the making of amends for wrong or injury done: reparation for an injustice.
- penance — a punishment undergone in token of penitence for sin.
- libation — a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
- offering — an act or instance of offering: an offer of help.
- oblation — the offering to God of the elements of bread and wine in the Eucharist.
Antonyms for immolation
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