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- [im-puh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən/
- /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-puh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən/
Definitions of imposition word
- noun imposition the laying on of something as a burden or obligation. 1
- noun imposition something imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task. 1
- noun imposition the act of imposing by or as if by authority. 1
- noun imposition an instance of imposing upon a person: He did the favor but considered the request an imposition. 1
- noun imposition the act of imposing fraudulently or deceptively on others; imposture. 1
- noun imposition the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation or ordination. 1
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Origin of imposition
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English imposicioun < Late Latin impositiōn- (stem of impositiō), equivalent to imposit(us) past participle of impōnere to place upon, impose (im- im-1 + posi-, variant stem of pōnere to put + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Imposition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imposition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
imposition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imposition
noun imposition
- stratagem — a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy.
- fraud — deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
- trickery — the use or practice of tricks or stratagems to deceive; artifice; deception.
- hypocrisy — a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
- trick — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
Antonyms for imposition
noun imposition
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- sincerity — freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; probity in intention or in communicating; earnestness.
- frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
- truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
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