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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-ruh-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæk rəˈmeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-ruh-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæk rəˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of lacrimation word
- noun lacrimation the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance. 1
- noun lacrimation Shedding tears; crying. 1
- noun lacrimation the secretion of tears 0
- noun lacrimation normal or excessive secretion or shedding of tears 0
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Origin of lacrimation
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin lacrimātiōn- (stem of lacrimātiō) weeping, equivalent to lacrimāt(us) past participle of lacrimāre to weep (see lachrymal, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Lacrimation
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determiner
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lacrimation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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