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- [ree-per-kuhsh-uh n, rep-er-]
- /ˌri pərˈkʌʃ ən, ˌrɛp ər-/
- /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-per-kuhsh-uh n, rep-er-]
- /ˌri pərˈkʌʃ ən, ˌrɛp ər-/
Definitions of repercussion word
- noun repercussion an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action: The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread. 1
- noun repercussion the state of being driven back by a resisting body. 1
- noun repercussion a rebounding or recoil of something after impact. 1
- noun repercussion reverberation; echo. 1
- noun repercussion Music. (in a fugue) the point after the development of an episode at which the subject and answer appear again. 1
- noun repercussion negative consequence 1
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Origin of repercussion
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin repercussiōn- (stem of repercussiō) a rebounding, equivalent to repercuss(us) (past participle of repercutere to strike back) + -iōn- -ion. See re-, percussion
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Parts of speech for Repercussion
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preposition
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repercussion 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
repercussion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repercussion
noun repercussion
- aftereffect — The aftereffects of an event, experience, or substance are the conditions which result from it.
- backlash — A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
- by-product — A by-product is something which is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
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