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- [in-tok-si-key-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌtɒk sɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ɪnˌtɒk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tok-si-key-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌtɒk sɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of intoxication word
- noun intoxication inebriation; drunkenness. 1
- noun intoxication an act or instance of intoxicating. 1
- noun intoxication overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions. 1
- noun intoxication Pathology. poisoning. 1
- noun intoxication The state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol. 1
- noun intoxication drunkenness 1
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Origin of intoxication
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātiōn- (stem of intoxicātiō) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Intoxication
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intoxication popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intoxication usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intoxication
noun intoxication
- drunkenness — intoxicated; drunk.
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- inebriation — to make drunk; intoxicate.
- alcoholism — People who suffer from alcoholism cannot stop drinking large quantities of alcohol.
- boozing — any alcoholic beverage; whiskey.
Antonyms for intoxication
noun intoxication
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- disintoxication — detoxification (def 4).
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