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mussitation

mus·si·ta·tion
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhs-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˌmʌs ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhs-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˌmʌs ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of mussitation word

  • noun mussitation silent movement of the lips in simulation of the movements made in audible speech. 1
  • noun mussitation muttering; mumbling; murmuring. 1
  • noun mussitation the act or an instance of murmuring or muttering 0

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Origin of mussitation

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50, mussitation is from the Late Latin word mussitātiōn- (stem of mussitātiō). See mussitate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Mussitation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mussitation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

mussitation usage trend in Literature

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