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- [proh-rohg]
- /proʊˈroʊg/
- /prəˈrəʊɡ/
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- [proh-rohg]
- /proʊˈroʊg/
Definitions of prorogation word
- verb with object prorogation to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body). 1
- verb with object prorogation to defer; postpone. 1
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Origin of prorogation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English proroge < Latin prōrogāre to prolong, protract, defer, literally, to ask publicly, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + rogāre to ask, propose
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Parts of speech for Prorogation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prorogation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
prorogation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prorogation
noun prorogation
- adjournment — An adjournment is a temporary stopping of a trial, enquiry, or other meeting.
- cooling-off period — A cooling-off period is an agreed period of time during which two sides with opposing views try to resolve a dispute before taking any serious action.
- cunctation — delay
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
Antonyms for prorogation
noun prorogation
- hastening — to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry: to hasten to a place.
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