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- US Pronunciation
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- [som-nam-byuh-leyt, suh m-]
- /sɒmˈnæm byəˌleɪt, səm-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [som-nam-byuh-leyt, suh m-]
- /sɒmˈnæm byəˌleɪt, səm-/
Definition of somnambulation word
- verb without object somnambulation to walk during sleep; sleepwalk. 1
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Origin of somnambulation
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin somn(us) sleep + ambulate
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Parts of speech for Somnambulation
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somnambulation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
somnambulation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for somnambulation
noun somnambulation
- noctambulation — Sleepwalking.
- noctambulism — somnambulism.
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