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- [in-sti-gey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn stɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
- /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sti-gey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn stɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of instigation word
- noun instigation the act of instigating; incitement. 1
- noun instigation an incentive. 1
- noun instigation The action or process of instigating an action or event. 1
- noun instigation prompting, provocation 1
- noun instigation The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness. 0
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Origin of instigation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin instīgātiōn- (stem of instīgātiō). See instigate, ion
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Parts of speech for Instigation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instigation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
instigation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instigation
noun instigation
- incitement — the act of inciting.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- stimulation — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- abetment — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
Antonyms for instigation
noun instigation
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
- end — Come or bring to a final point; finish.
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