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- [ol-fak-shuh n, ohl-]
- /ɒlˈfæk ʃən, oʊl-/
- /ɒlfˈakʃən/
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- [ol-fak-shuh n, ohl-]
- /ɒlˈfæk ʃən, oʊl-/
Definitions of olfaction word
- noun olfaction the act of smelling. 1
- noun olfaction the sense of smell. 1
- noun olfaction The action or capacity of smelling; the sense of smell. 1
- noun olfaction the sense of smell 0
- noun olfaction the act or function of smelling 0
- noun olfaction the act of smelling 0
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Origin of olfaction
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin olfact(us) past participle of olfacere to smell (see olfactory) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Olfaction
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olfaction 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.
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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