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- [si-dey-shuh n]
- /sɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
- /siˈdei.ʃen/
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- [si-dey-shuh n]
- /sɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of sedation word
- noun sedation the calming of mental excitement or abatement of physiological function, especially by the administration of a drug. 1
- noun sedation the state so induced. 1
- noun sedation tranquillizing effect 1
- uncountable noun sedation If someone is under sedation, they have been given medicine or drugs in order to calm them or make them sleep. 0
- noun sedation a state of calm or reduced nervous activity 0
- noun sedation the administration of a sedative 0
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Origin of sedation
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin sēdātiōn- (stem of sēdātiō), equivalent to sēdāt(us) (see sedate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Sedation
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sedation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sedation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sedation
noun sedation
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- judiciousness — The state of being judicious.
- moderateness — The quality of being moderate.
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