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- [ri-ling-kwish]
- /rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ/
- /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt /
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- [ri-ling-kwish]
- /rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ/
Definitions of relinquishment word
- verb with object relinquishment to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne. 1
- verb with object relinquishment to give up; put aside or desist from: to relinquish a plan. 1
- verb with object relinquishment to let go; release: to relinquish one's hold. 1
- noun relinquishment giving up, yielding sth 1
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Origin of relinquishment
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English relinquissen, relinquisshen < Middle French relinquiss-, long stem of relinquir ≪ Latin relinquere to leave behind, equivalent to re- re- + linquere to leave (akin to lend)
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Parts of speech for Relinquishment
noun
adjective
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preposition
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exclamation
relinquishment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
relinquishment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relinquishment
noun relinquishment
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- abdication — the act or state of abdicating; renunciation.
- abnegation — a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
- castoff — thrown away; discarded; abandoned
- demission — relinquishment of or abdication from an office, responsibility, etc
Antonyms for relinquishment
noun relinquishment
- containment — Containment is the action or policy of keeping another country's power or area of control within acceptable limits or boundaries.
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
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