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- [im-pri-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm prɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɪm.prəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pri-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm prɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of imprecation word
- noun imprecation the act of imprecating; cursing. 1
- noun imprecation a curse; malediction. 1
- noun imprecation A spoken curse. 1
- variable noun imprecation An imprecation is something rude, angry, or hostile that is said to or about someone. 0
- noun imprecation the act of imprecating 0
- noun imprecation a malediction; curse 0
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Origin of imprecation
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin imprecātiōn- (stem of imprecātiō), equivalent to imprecāt(us) (see imprecate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Imprecation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imprecation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
imprecation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprecation
noun imprecation
- malediction — a curse; imprecation.
- curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.
- execration — An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- oath — a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath.
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
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