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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strik-shuh n]
- /ˈstrɪk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strik-shuh n]
- /ˈstrɪk ʃən/
Definitions of striction word
- noun striction the act of constricting. 1
- noun striction an act of restricting or constricting 0
- noun striction the act of drawing tight; constriction 0
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Origin of striction
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Late Latin strictiōn- (stem of strictiō), equivalent to Latin strict(us) (see strict) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Striction
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striction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for striction
noun striction
- declining — deteriorating gradually, as in quality, health, or character
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- diminishing — Make or become less.
- dwindling — to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away: His vast fortune has dwindled away.
- waning — to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.: Daylight waned, and night came on. Her enthusiasm for the cause is waning.
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