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sinistration

sin·is·tra·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sin-uh-strey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sin-uh-strey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən/

Definition of sinistration word

  • noun sinistration the quality or state of being left-handed. 1
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Origin of sinistration

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; sinistr- + -ation

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Parts of speech for Sinistration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sinistration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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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