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prorogation

pro·rogue
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-rohg]
    • /proʊˈroʊg/
    • /prəˈrəʊɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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.

Top questions with prorogation

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