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self-laudation

self-lau·da·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [self law-dey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf lɔˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • /self lɔːˈdeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self law-dey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf lɔˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definition of self-laudation word

  • noun self-laudation an act or instance of lauding; encomium; tribute. 1

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Origin of self-laudation

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English laudacion < Latin laudātiōn- (stem of laudātiō) a praising, equivalent to laudāt(us) (past participle of laudāre to laud) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-laudation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-laudation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.

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