repletion

re·ple·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-plee-shuh n]
- /rɪˈpli ʃən/
- /rɪ.ˈpliːʃ.n̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-plee-shuh n]
- /rɪˈpli ʃən/

Definitions of repletion word

noun repletion the condition of being abundantly supplied or filled; fullness. 1
noun repletion overfullness resulting from excessive eating or drinking; surfeit. 1
noun repletion the state or condition of being replete; fullness, esp excessive fullness due to overeating 0
noun repletion the satisfaction of a need or desire 0
noun repletion the state of being replete, or plentifully supplied 0
noun repletion the state of having eaten and drunk to surfeit 0

See all 6 definitions of repletion

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Origin of repletion

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English replecioun surfeit (< Middle French) < Late Latin replētiōn- (stem of replētiō), equivalent to Latin replēt(us) (see replete) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Repletion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Repletion

repletion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

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Synonyms for repletion

noun repletion

adequateness — the quality of being adequate
ampleness — fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough: an ample supply of water; ample time to finish.
bellyful — as much as one wants or can eat
comprehensiveness — of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
contentedness — satisfied; content.

All 14 Synonyms of repletion