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instigation

in·sti·ga·tion
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sti-gey-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn stɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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