vivification

viv·i·fy

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [viv-uh-fahy]
- /ˈvɪv əˌfaɪ/
- /vˌɪvɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [viv-uh-fahy]
- /ˈvɪv əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of vivification word

verb with object vivification to give life to; animate; quicken. 1
verb with object vivification to enliven; brighten; sharpen. 1

See all 2 definitions of vivification

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Origin of vivification

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; alteration (with -fy for -ficate) of late Middle English vivificate < Latin vīvificātus (past participle of vīvificāre). See vivi-, -ficate

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Parts of speech for Vivification

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vivification

vivification popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% 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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Synonyms for vivification

noun vivification

clarification — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
galvanization — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
high spirits — lively or boisterous mood
invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
electrification — The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.

All 8 Synonyms of vivification

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