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seclusion

se·clu·sion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-kloo-zhuh n]
    • /sɪˈklu ʒən/
    • /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-kloo-zhuh n]
    • /sɪˈklu ʒən/

Definitions of seclusion word

  • noun seclusion an act of secluding: the seclusion of unruly students. 1
  • noun seclusion the state of being secluded; retirement; solitude: He sought seclusion in his study. 1
  • noun seclusion a secluded place. 1
  • noun seclusion privacy 1
  • noun seclusion act of hiding out 1
  • uncountable noun seclusion If you are living in seclusion, you are in a quiet place away from other people. 0

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Origin of seclusion

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Medieval Latin sēclūsiōn- (stem of sēclūsiō) < Latin sēclūs(us) (past participle of sēclūdere to seclude) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Seclusion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

seclusion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.

seclusion usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for seclusion

noun seclusion

  • adyta — (in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine.
  • adytum — the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited
  • confidentiality — spoken, written, acted on, etc., in strict privacy or secrecy; secret: a confidential remark.
  • coverts — concealed; secret; disguised.
  • darkness — the state or quality of being dark: The room was in total darkness.

adj seclusion

  • husher — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.

Antonyms for seclusion

noun seclusion

  • acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
  • association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.
  • combo — A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music.
  • concomitance — existence or occurrence together or in connection with another
  • fraternization — to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.

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