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- [stoo-puh-fak-shuh n, styoo-]
- /ˌstu pəˈfæk ʃən, ˌstyu-/
- /stjuːpɪˈfækʃn/
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- [stoo-puh-fak-shuh n, styoo-]
- /ˌstu pəˈfæk ʃən, ˌstyu-/
Definitions of stupefaction word
- noun stupefaction the state of being stupefied; stupor. 1
- noun stupefaction overwhelming amazement. 1
- noun stupefaction astonishment 0
- noun stupefaction the act of stupefying or the state of being stupefied 0
- noun stupefaction a stupefying or being stupefied 0
- noun stupefaction stunned amazement or utter bewilderment 0
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Origin of stupefaction
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < New Latin stupefactiōn- (stem of stupefactiō) senseless state, equivalent to stupefact(us), past participle of stupefacere to stupefy + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Stupefaction
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stupefaction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
stupefaction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stupefaction
noun stupefaction
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- amazement — Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much.
- analgesia — inability to feel pain
- asininity — the quality or state of being asinine; stupidity
- asphyxia — Asphyxia is death or loss of consciousness caused by being unable to breathe properly.
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