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- [im-pash-uh n]
- /ɪmˈpæʃ ən/
- /ˌɪm.ˈpæ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pash-uh n]
- /ɪmˈpæʃ ən/
Definitions of impassion word
- verb with object impassion to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite. 1
- noun impassion Make passionate. 1
- verb impassion to arouse the passions of; inflame 0
- verb transitive impassion to fill with passion; arouse emotionally 0
- verb impassion (Transitive Verb) make passionate, instill passion in. 0
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Origin of impassion
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
From the Italian word impassionare, dating back to 1585-95. See im-1, passion
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Parts of speech for Impassion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impassion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
impassion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impassion
verb impassion
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- galvanize — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- heighten — to increase the height of; make higher.
- incite — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
- inflame — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
Antonyms for impassion
verb impassion
- passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
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