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- [lam-uh n-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæm ənˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌlæm.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lam-uh n-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæm ənˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of lamentation word
- noun lamentation the act of lamenting or expressing grief. 1
- noun lamentation a lament. 1
- noun lamentation Lamentations, (used with a singular verb) a book of the Bible, traditionally ascribed to Jeremiah. Abbreviation: Lam. 1
- noun lamentation The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. 1
- noun lamentation elegy, mourning song 1
- noun lamentation expression of sorrow 1
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Origin of lamentation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Latin lāmentātiōn- (stem of lāmentātiō), equivalent to lāmentāt(us) (past participle of lāmentārī; see lament) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English lamentacioun < Anglo-French ≪ Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Lamentation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lamentation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lamentation
noun lamentation
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- dirge — a funeral song or tune, or one expressing mourning in commemoration of the dead.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Antonyms for lamentation
noun lamentation
- celebration — A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
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