Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
Definitions of prepetition word
- noun prepetition a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. 1
- noun prepetition a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength. 1
- noun prepetition something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 1
- noun prepetition Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. 1
- verb with object prepetition to beg for or request (something). 1
- verb with object prepetition to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king. 1
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Origin of prepetition
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English peticioun (< Middle French peticion) < Latin petītiōn- (stem of petītiō) a seeking out, equivalent to petīt(us) (past participle of petere to seek) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Prepetition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prepetition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prepetition usage trend in Literature
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