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provocational

prov·o·ca·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prov-uh-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌprɒv əˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prov-uh-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌprɒv əˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of provocational word

  • noun provocational the act of provoking. 1
  • noun provocational something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates. 1
  • noun provocational Criminal Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation. 1
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Origin of provocational

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin prōvocātiōn- (stem of prōvocātiō) a calling forth, equivalent to prōvocāt(us) (past participle of prōvocāre to provoke; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Provocational

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Provocational

provocational 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

provocational usage trend in Literature

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