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- [rat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /rætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of ratification word
- noun ratification the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction. 1
- noun ratification the state of being ratified. 1
- noun ratification formal approval 1
- variable noun ratification The ratification of a treaty or written agreement is the process of ratifying it. 0
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Origin of ratification
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin ratificātiōn- (stem of ratificātiō), equivalent to ratificāt(us) (past participle of ratificāre to ratify) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Ratification
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ratification popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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".
ratification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ratification
noun ratification
- acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
- adoption — the act of adopting: the adoption of a new amendment.
- affirmation — the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- certification — a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement
Antonyms for ratification
noun ratification
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- bohemianism — unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
Top questions with ratification
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- who were the main opponents of ratification of the constitution?
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- why did the federalists support the ratification of the constitution?
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- why did the federalists favor ratification?
- who were the main supporters of ratification of the constitution?
- which article of the constitution addresses the ratification process?
- what is ratification of the constitution?
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