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- [suh b-ven-shuh n]
- /səbˈvɛn ʃən/
- /səbˈvenʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh b-ven-shuh n]
- /səbˈvɛn ʃən/
Definitions of subvention word
- noun subvention a grant of money, as by a government or some other authority, in aid or support of some institution or undertaking, especially in connection with science or the arts. 1
- noun subvention the furnishing of aid or relief. 1
- noun subvention financial aid, funding 1
- noun subvention a grant, aid, or subsidy, as from a government to an educational institution 0
- noun subvention the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort 0
- noun subvention a fee paid indirectly to a supposedly amateur athlete for appearing at a meeting 0
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Origin of subvention
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin subventiōn- (stem of subventiō) official grant in aid, equivalent to subvent(us) (past participle of subvenīre to subvene) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Subvention
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subvention popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
subvention usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subvention
noun subvention
- annuity — An annuity is an investment or insurance policy that pays someone a fixed sum of money each year.
- depletion allowance — a tax allowance granted in certain industries, such as the oil and gas industries, to compensate for the depletion of the oil, gas, etc owned by the company
- donation — an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution.
- gifting — something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present.
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