Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [ri-trak-shuh n]
- /rɪˈtræk ʃən/
- /rɪˈtrækt/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ri-trak-shuh n]
- /rɪˈtræk ʃən/
Definitions of retraction word
- noun retraction the act of retracting or the state of being retracted. 1
- noun retraction withdrawal of a promise, statement, opinion, etc.: His retraction of the libel came too late. 1
- noun retraction retractile power. 1
- noun retraction taking back a statement 1
- noun retraction act of pulling or drawing a part back 1
- noun retraction the act of retracting or state of being retracted 0
Information block about the term
Origin of retraction
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English retraccioun < Latin retractiōn- (stem of retractiō), equivalent to Latin retract(us) (see retract1) + -iōn- -ion
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Retraction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retraction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
retraction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retraction
noun retraction
- about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
- abrogation — the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing: abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- annihilation — the act of annihilating
- annulment — The annulment of a contract or marriage is an official declaration that it is invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
Antonyms for retraction
noun retraction
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
- charmingness — pleasing; delightful: a charming child.
- declaration — A declaration is an official announcement or statement.
- glamor — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
Top questions with retraction
- what is retraction?
- what is the definition of retraction?
- how to write a retraction statement?
- what is the meaning of retraction?
- what is substernal retraction?
- what is eyelid retraction?
- how to do a bid retraction on ebay?
- what is clot retraction?
- what is scapular retraction?
- what is a retraction?
- what is lid retraction?
- what is retraction breathing?
- what is nipple retraction?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with r
- Words starting with re
- Words starting with ret
- Words starting with retr
- Words starting with retra
- Words starting with retrac
- Words starting with retract
- Words starting with retracti
- Words starting with retractio
- Words starting with retraction