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- [per-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɛr əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌpe.rə.ˈreɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɛr əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of peroration word
- noun peroration a long speech characterized by lofty and often pompous language. 1
- noun peroration Rhetoric. the concluding part of a speech or discourse, in which the speaker or writer recapitulates the principal points and urges them with greater earnestness and force. 1
- noun peroration rhetoric: conclusion of an oration 1
- noun peroration highly rhetorical speech 1
- countable noun peroration A peroration is the last part of a speech, especially the part where the speaker sums up his or her argument. 0
- countable noun peroration If someone describes a speech as a peroration, they mean that they dislike it because they think it is very long and not worth listening to. 0
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Origin of peroration
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin perōrātiōn- (stem of perōrātiō) the closing of a speech. See perorate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Peroration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
peroration 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.
peroration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for peroration
noun peroration
- afterpiece — a brief usually comic dramatic piece presented after a play
- blow off — If you blow something off, you ignore it or choose not to deal with it.
- blowoff — the discharge or venting of surplus liquid or gas
- chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
- chaser — A chaser is an alcoholic drink that you have after you have drunk a stronger or weaker alcoholic drink.
Antonyms for peroration
noun peroration
- listening — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
Top questions with peroration
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